G.Skill Trident Z Royal 16GB DDR4 3600MHz Memory Module (16GB, 2x8GB, DDR4, 3600MHz),Black

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It's also possible, of course, that G.Skill could lower the price. But given that prestige and high prices often go hand-in-hand, if this Royal RAM were suddenly affordable to everyone, it would probably lose its appeal--at least to those looking to build a truly elite power rig. First up, I used AIDA64 Cache and Memory Benchmark. Specifically speaking, “Memory bandwidth benchmarks (Memory Read, Memory Write, Memory Copy) measure the maximum achievable memory data transfer bandwidth. The code behind these benchmark methods are written in Assembly and they are extremely optimized for every popular AMD, Intel, and VIA processor core variants by utilizing the appropriate x86/x64, x87, MMX, MMX+, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE4.1, AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512 instruction set extension.” (source: www.aida64.com) Next, we used Geekbench 4 to test our memory profiles. It’s one of the best synthetic benchmarks at predicting the ‘real-world’ performance. This benchmark utilizes 25 unique sub-benchmarks of varying complexity and then collates them to create an overall picture of performance. The entire top of the memory module is one contiguous plastic light diffuser, which G.SKILL is calling the “crystalline light bar”. This serves the function of softening the light from eight individually selectable RGB LEDs. It also serves the function of adding a premium element to your build with the unique diamond-shaped light bar.

The light diffuser has been designed for maximum light refraction, even when placed in low-light conditions. The entire top of the memory module is one contiguous plastic light diffuser, which G.SKILL is calling the “crystalline light bar”. This serves the function of softening the light from eight individually selectable RGB LEDs. It also serves the function of adding a premium element to your build with the unique diamond-shaped light bar.Recall above that we claimed AIDA64 scales the most with frequency, and not as much with kit density or timings, here is the proof. Simply put, nothing beats the D50 EXTREME kit because it comes with an XMP rating of 5000cl19. Our G.Skill test kit did show a surprising result in the copy test, this clearly takes advantage of the faster interleaving from dual-rank, but in the end, it was no match for raw frequency. We’d also like to point out that the XMP 5000 profile shown in the graphs here is incredibly loose, with some of the slowest timings our motherboard would allow. Designed with powerful fans and easy to install, G.SKILL Turbulence memory coolers offer a silent & versatile cooling solution for your memory kits.... Read More Prioritizing stability and reliability, G.SKILL PSUs are designed to efficiently supply continuous power for every single component of your system.... Read More

The next benchmarks we will examine are ones centered around 3D rendering and games. The Futuremark 3D Mark suite of benchmarks is a real-time graphical rendering benchmark that also contains an element of memory and CPU testing. For each of the benchmarks from Fire Strike to Time Spy, we will only examine the CPU/memory testing portion and disregard the graphical test elements. Introducing the perfect accessory to put your Trident Z Royal or Trident Z RGB memory kit on display, the Royal Display Box lets you show off the defa... Read More Today’s review is part of G.Skill’s new high-performance, low-latency memory series. The new lineup of ultra-fast memory consists of two main options: 4000 CL16 (2 x 16 GB) and 4400 CL16 (2 x 8 GB). Both of the kits are available across the Trident Z Royal, Trident Z RGB, and Ripjaws V series. These new memory specifications provide increased efficiency with low latency at exceptionally high-frequency speeds. That makes a total of 6 different specifications, all of which feature Samsung B-Die ICs. It’s worth mentioning that G.Skill also introduced a few other kits with the same tight CL16 timings, but with reduced frequencies. In the table below we examine the particular details of the memory being evaluated today. G.SKILL Trident Z Royal Specifications Third-party software support and compatibility depends on software version and operating environment, and are subject to change without notice.Whether you opt for the silver or gold finish, the modules will look great once installed on a motherboard, and the RGB lighting is but a bonus. I'm not one who usually finds RGB lighting on hardware like RAM and headsets appealing, but there's something about how G.SKILL designed the diffusers with the aluminum spreaders.

The Trident Z Royal is compatible with Asus Aura software. This unique feature allows users with Asus Aura motherboards to sync both the memory and the motherboard. When paired with an Asus motherboard, the G.SKILL control software relinquishes control to the Asus Aura software to allow syncing of the various compatible hardware. Although the Z490 AQUA has been expressly verified to work with this memory, there is no guarantee that the XMP profile will work. However, despite the impressive speed and latency rating for 2 x 16 GB, we’re happy to report that we had absolutely no trouble with the XMP profile. With all of the bios settings on auto, we were able to simply boot the XMP profile without any tweaking needed. 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.

For the next memory review, we are looking at a newly launched product from G.SKILL. We have seen over the last few years that DDR4 memory has been dressed up to make them stand out; however, G.SKILL has taken things to a new level. The Trident Z Royal is G.SKILL’s attempt at a high-end, premium RGB memory that is guaranteed to add a luxury element to your next build. There are several different XMP’s available and two different color options, but today we are looking a the DDR4 4000 CL17 kit in silver. Specifications and Features Intricately crafted light diffuser for maximum light refraction, even when placed in low-light conditions. The crystalline light bar scatters the RGB colors in a magnificent display of LED lighting. To manage the light show, G.SKILL has included a new version of their RGB control software which is compatible with all popular motherboard makers, fully customization. and programmable.

The overall shape might look familiar, because we have seen this same tri-fin design on all of the Trident Z DDR4 models. However, for the Trident Z Royal lineup, they have chosen to feature this memory with highly-polished, all-aluminum heat spreaders. Due to the polished nature of the memory modules, G.SKILL has kindly included a microfiber cloth to wipe away those pesky fingerprints. Trident Z Royal is the newest member of the Trident Z family. Featuring a crown jewel design and meticulously crafted to display just the right amount of light refraction, the crystalline light bar scatters RGB colors in a magnificent display of LED lighting. Mirroring the high-class light bar design, polished aluminum heatspreaders of gold or silver colors cool the memory modules in the classic Trident Z tri-fin design. Below is the XMP profile. This particular kit of memory comes with an XMP profile of 4000MHz CL17-17-17 which is rated at 1.35 V. The manufacturing progress of Samsung B-DIE memory is clearly evident. Just a few years ago this XMP profile would not be possible without the use of higher volts and considerably more relaxed timings.The ENKI series AIO liquid cooler from G.SKILL is a performance-focused water cooler, featuring a higher radiator pipe density for higher coolant flow... Read More When purchasing DDR4 memory, the main factors to consider, other than memory size or physical features, are the operating frequency and timings. The XMP is a memory profile stored inside the actual memory, which allows the user to easily apply the rated frequency and timings. This kit of memory comes with a very fast XMP 2.0 profile of 4000MHz with primary timings of CL17-17-17.