G.Skill is a well-known brand in the PC market for its highly binned memory and overclocking potential.
Continuing this practice, the company has released its Trident Z Royal DDR4 memory kits on the market.
But are these premium memory modules worth their premium price tag?
Or are they just all show and no go?
The model that were reviewing is the F4-4000C17D-16GTRS dual-channel 16GB kit that comes in two 8GB sticks.
And this G.Skill Trident Z Royal kit is no different.
For this review, Ive picked the 16GB(2x8GB) DDR4 4000MHz module with C17 latency.
Each DRAM module has CNC-cut aluminum heat spreaders with a mirror-like silver or gold finish.
This is a big departure from Trident Zs typical design.
Such a unique implementation works so well with the shiny silver/gold design even when the RGB lighting is disabled.
Even the unboxing experience was satisfying, especially while peeling off the plastic protector from the shiny heat spreaders.
Speaking of unboxing, the memory kit comes with a sticker and a branded microfibre cloth.
The DIMM modules were contained in high-density foam for protection during transit.
The Trident Z Royal is compatible withDDR4-4000MHzsupported Intel and AMD motherboards.
However, the 4000MHz XMP profile works absolutely fine for the 2:1 memory controller divider.
Another noteworthy aspect is that AMD CPUs prefer an even number for latency when running higher-frequency memory kits.
The RGB lighting draws power from DIMM slots, so you dont have to think about any additional cables.
It does just that, both in stock and overclocked profiles.
And the performance numbers we saw in these tests were interesting.
The same can be said about productivity performance as well.
Bandwidth benchmarks clearly showed a nice performance jump, but that simply doesnt translate to real-world performance benefits.
And thats just the out-of-the-box performance.
The performance gain afteroverclocking this DDR4 kitwas minor but noticeable in both gaming and productivity.
FYI, check out our discussion onhow RAM can affect gaming performance.
What We Liked About It
As Ive mentioned, the Trident Z Royal boasts truly impressive specifications.
This allows the DRAM kit to sit comfortably alongside high-end Intel or AMD chip to give impressive performance numbers.
From the crown-jewel design to impressive out-of-the-box performance, everything about the Trident Z Royal screams overkill.
It is as good as a high-end memory kit can be.
What more can we expect from a DRAM module?
There are other well-performing DDR4 DRAMs available on the market at a much lower price.
Heck, even DDR5 memory kits cost less than Trident Z Royal.
Also, availability can be an issue in some regions.
So keep that in mind during installation.
Use the included microfibre cloth to clean it off after youve installed it on your PC.
Should You Buy the G.Skill Trident Z Royal Memory Kit?
Well, it depends on your budget and use case.
Keep in mind youd need a motherboard that supports high-speed DDR4 memory modules.
This review also went through the same process.
In addition, the memory kit that we tested here was not provided by G.Skill or any third-party re-seller.
We personally bought and reviewed the memory module to give you the most unfiltered user experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Trident Z Royal and Royal Elite?
Will there be a DDR5 Trident Z Royal?
Is Trident Z Royal compatible with Ryzen?
The G.Skill Trident Z Royal is compatible with AMDs Ryzen CPUs.
