G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB, at $15.625/GB β it is the only kit here that is both priced and in stock, which makes it the default pick until the others return.
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G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB vs G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to $15.625/GB. No usable price is on file for G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40, so it cannot be ranked on price per GB at all.
Capacity and module layout
The G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB is 2x16GB and the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 is 2x24GB. Total capacity runs from 32GB on the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB to 48GB on the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 β 50% more memory. All of them ship as matched multi-module sets, so each populates at least two channels out of the box; on a four-slot board that still leaves room to add capacity later.
Speed and latency
Clocks and timings: the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB at 6,800 MT/s CL34 and the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 at 8,000 MT/s CL40. The G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 clocks highest at 8,000 MT/s, 18% above the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB at 6,800 MT/s. True latency is level across every kit that publishes it, at 10 ns, so real-world latency is not what separates them.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB at $499.99. G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 is out of stock, so its price is the last recorded rather than something you can pay today. No MSRP is on file for any of these kits, so street price is the only reference point.
Which of these 2 kits should you buy?
Buy the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at $15.625/GB, and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle. If raw speed matters more to you than cost per gigabyte, the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 is the faster kit at 8,000 MT/s β expect to pay for it.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 32GB | 48GBβ |
| Module layout | 2Γ16GB | 2Γ24GB |
| Module count | 2 | 2 |
| Form factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Category | desktop | desktop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed | 6,800 MT/s | 8,000 MT/sβ |
| CAS latency | CL34β | CL40 |
| True latency | 10.0 nsβ | 10.0 ns |
Features
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | Yes |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6800 2x16GB | G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-8000 2x24GB CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | $499.99β | Out of stock |
| Price per GB | $15.625β | β |