G.SKILL F4-3200C16D-16GTZR Trident Z RGB Series 16 GB (8 GB x 2) DDR4 3200 MHz PC4-25600 CL16 Dual Channel Memory Kit - Black with full length RGB LED light bar

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Lastly, we examined the performance using a few memory benchmark tests offered within the SiSoftware Sandra suite. The flagship product, known as Sandra, is a powerful suite of many different benchmarks used to evaluate the computer performance of all major components, including the processor, graphics, memory, and disk. Patented Radiant Crystalline Light Bar Uniquely designed to disperse and refract light from the 8 RGB LED zones on each module, providing a magnificent lighting display into your PC case. Below is the test system and resulting memory speeds used to evaluate the memory and run the various benchmarks. Test Setup If you’re on an AMD platform it’s great to see memory products like the Trident Z Neo from G.Skill specifically naming AMD Ryzen on the box (“engineered and optimized for full compatibility on the latest AMD Ryzen platforms…”), and in my time with this kit the memory experience on Ryzen doesn’t get any better than this. Being able to simply set the XMP equivalent and have full speed and proper timings (take that, gear-down mode) was a refreshing change from some other experiences I’ve had in the recent past.

Platform Compatibility– Tested across a wide range of motherboards to strict quality standards, Trident Z Neo memory kits are built for reliability, stability, and compatibility Even considering that this memory is on the QVL for our motherboard, it’s not a foregone conclusion that the XMP profile will work, in fact, it’s somewhat common for the XMP profile not to work or have stability issues. However, we’re happy to report that we had absolutely no trouble with the XMP profile with all BIOS settings on auto, despite the high-frequency rating. The specific kit we received is part a larger family, with only the highest-end Trident Z Neo SKUs rated for CAS latency of just 14 at DDR4-3600 like this. Going that low in the latency department is quite pricey – though you’re also paying for premium Samsung ICs that are tested to work properly on AMD platforms at these speeds/latencies. B-die has a great reputation, and deservedly so. I’ve had zero compatibility issue running Samsung B-die memory on AMD Ryzen motherboards, with the Flare X my previous go-to kit from G.Skill (also Samsung B-die). Our analysis shows that the G.Skill Trident Z RGB (F4-4000C18D-32GTZR) RAM has an effective frequency of 4000 MHz, which leads us to conclude that it is Good for gaming and professional tools.XMP 2.0 Support Just set and go. Programmed with the latest Intel XMP 2.0 profiles, the only thing between you and extreme performance is a simple setting. Next, we used Geekbench 4 to test our memory profiles. It’s one of the best synthetic benchmarks for predicting ‘real-world’ performance. This benchmark utilizes 25 unique sub-benchmarks of varying complexity and then collates them to create an overall picture of performance.

Although we strive to present precise and comprehensive information at the time of publication, a small number of items may contain typographic or photographic errors. This same number in units of MHz is called the "effective frequency." The effective frequency is the base frequency times two because it is double data rate (DDR) RAM. The G.Skill Trident Z RGB (F4-4000C18D-32GTZR) RAM's 18-22-22-42 (CL18) timings are Excellent. Based on our analysis, we conclude that the timings rank exceptionally among other popular RAM models. When looking for RAM kits to install inside a PC build, you plan to take great care regarding the overall design and finish; it's easy to save some money and choose a standard looking RAM kit. If you want to take things to a whole new level and separate your PC build from everyone else, G.SKILL's Trident Z Royal RAM is perfect for creating one excellent-looking PC.

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Crafted for Magnificence Crafted with a 76-facet mirrored heatspreader, the Trident Z Royal Elite is designed to reflect RGB lighting in all directions for a magnificent display of diamond-like elegance. For example, DDR5-5600 has a data rate of 5600 MT/s, an effective frequency of 5600 MHz, and a base frequency of 2800 MHz. This G.Skill Trident Z Royal kit comes equipped with the highly regarded Samsung B-Die IC, known for its ability to scale with voltage. If you have a good CPU memory controller and a capable motherboard, you’ll be able to push this kit well beyond its rated specification. Third-party software support and compatibility depends on software version and operating environment, and are subject to change without notice.

Gaming-wise, you won't see much of an improvement here. Firing up numerous games, including Grand Theft Auto V, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, Stellaris, and Tomb Raider, I found a slight increase in FPS compares to 3200MHz of around 2. That doesn't sound much, and it's not, especially when the price difference between 3200 and 4000MHz kits is a fair chunk of change. DDR4 PCBs are broken down into three major layout designs. The older design, called A0, has the ICs spaced out evenly on the PCB and can limit the maximum frequency. The newer A1 and A2 designs (effectively the same) place the ICs closer together and closer to the PCB connection edge. The A2-style PCB has become the new unofficial industry standard because it allows for higher frequencies and generally better compatibility. As a result, motherboard manufacturers are now routing memory traces to coincide with the IC placement on A2-style PCBs.Tested for Platform Compatibility Regardless of Intel or AMD platforms, each Trident Z Royal Elite memory kit is tested for compatibility and reliability, so you can build a truly customized PC with a wide range of motherboards. The G.Skill Trident Z Neo (F4-4000C18D-32GTZN) RAM's 18-22-22-42 (CL18) timings are Excellent. Based on our analysis, we conclude that the timings rank exceptionally among other popular RAM models. G.SKill’s latest release offers more than just a high XMP rating. The new Trident Z Royal Elite comes with a newly redesigned heat sink. Following the crystalline theme of the light diffuser from the original Trident Z Royal, they’ve actually created a new aluminum heat sink to match the design. It features a radical-looking 76-facet’s to reflect as much RGB light as possible. As a result, the memory will give your system that ‘Royal’ look to match the speedy memory underneath. This kit is the 4000MHz (CL15) kit, but G.SKILL sells its Trident Z Royal in an array of configurations. Starting at just 2666MHz, it's possible to save a little by going with slower modules (you can buy a 64GB 2666MHz kit for less than this 16GB review sample) or spend even more on up to 4800MHz DIMMs. The Trident Z Neo memory modules come with XMP timings of 16-16-16-36, which aren't the worst in the memory world. However, with DRAM voltage set to 1.45V, we tightened the timings down to 13-14-14-35 before the kit became unstable. Bottom Line

Customizable Software Lighting Control The G.SKILL Trident Z Lighting Control software offers over a dozen lighting effects and management of up to 4 lighting profiles, as well as the ability to control each module individually or in sync, so you can customize your own color scheme to the fullest extent. Let your PC radiate in majestic beauty.We had an awesome experience with the new Trident Z Royal Elite. Whether or not you like the design, it’s undeniably high-class and we applaud G.SKill for releasing something so bold. On the other hand, they really didn’t change much from the last Royal iteration. Once they’re installed in a case you really cant easily tell one Trident Z Royal edition from another. That’s our main complaint with the physical design changes. The Ultimate Luxury Aesthetic With the prevalence of RGB lighting in system builds, the multi-facet heatspreader of the Trident Z Royal Elite reflects the RGB lighting within the system in multiple directions to create a radiant effect for the ultimate luxury aesthetic. As the screenshot shows, this specific memory kit is composed of Hynix ICs. From the SPD read, we are not able to determine the exact die used on the modules. Based on the price point and specification, we would guestimate that it’s the D-Die, which could be considered the high-tier IC within the Hynix family. It also shows us that our test kit leverages the advantages of the A2 style PCB.