After all those benchmarks and overclocking, it is once again time to put all that information to use. This is the end of the review and we will go over the different hurdles one may face and potential benefits a memory kit of this caliber can offer gamers or PC enthusiasts. Included in this review wrap up is a tidbit on what G.SKILL could improve upon to make a even better product, then ending with a positive send-off. With everything put into perspective, understanding if this memory kit is right for you will be answered.

A lot of what was said in the previous G.SKILL Trident Z5 DDR5-6800 review will be repeated here as well. That is because both share a similar predicament. That is, being binned beyond what most Intel Z690 motherboards are qualified for. It comes with the added bonus of 7200 MT/s being the average limit of what any Intel 12th Generation (K) Processor can handle even when using a newer Intel Z790 motherboard. This means for the majority of users that are all about this plug and play mentality, they will need a Intel 13th Generation (K) Processor (13600K, 13700K, 13900K), or a future unreleased Intel CPU for best results. This extends to exclusively using Intel Z790 motherboards, since most Intel Z690 motherboards are not able to run memory at these higher speeds (6800 MT/s+). G.SKILL at the time of publication only has validated this Trident Z5 DDR5-7200 kit with 13th Gen CPUs and Z790 motherboards (check QVL list). Therefore unsupported configurations are just that; unsupported.

First and foremost, the Trident series series has been a G.SKILL flagship line since its conception and often is marketed to those who demand the best G.SKILL currently has to offer regardless of the actual bin. The Trident series overall tends to have a stricter binning process, which often leads to better performance in terms of overclocking abilities. It isn't to say the rest of G.SKILL products are of a lower quality, because some do overlap with the same binned frequencies, but have different names. It is more to state that this G.SKILL Trident series is always at the forefront with whatever is the newest on the market. This G.SKILL Trident Z5 DDR5-7200 CL34 CL34 kit is primarily geared towards PC enthusiasts who enjoy the process of fine-tuning and tweaking the memory beyond the binned XMP profile for the best results.

With that, comes the suggested price point. Because of the higher memory bin and being under the Trident branding, the entry price isn't the cheapest either. For those who follow trends, know the newest things always come at an increased cost. Such is the nature of this tech industry. None the less, G.SKILL is always pushing the boundaries year after year with performance-grade memory. Just over a year ago from publishing today's review, G.SKILL had one of the first commercially available DDR5-6400 low-latency CL32 memory kits. While this is still a great option today, DDR5-6400 is no longer cutting edge. At some point the same will happen to DDR5-7200 and so on, indefinitely.

Switching gears a little bit, let's talk the overclocking potential. To start off, as always it should be pointed out that no amount of overclocking beyond the binned DRAM XMP profile is ever guaranteed. Often overclocking portions of reviews can come across as a way to get great value at a reduced cost compared to just buying what is pre-binned. This can be absolutely true. But two things to point out against this argument. First, that will void the warranty and second; It really is a gamble that the overclock will meet the expectations set by the reviewer. That being said, this memory kit is in fact using SK Hynix A-Die ICs. Currently, there is no other option realistically for memory companies to bin and sell anything else if high frequencies are desired. Only a small portion of Hynix M-Die kits, the predecessor, can break 7000 MT/s without a seriously unhealthy amount of voltage applied.

What that translates to for those who are adventurous, is that A-Die kits will land anywhere from 7200 MT/s to upwards of 8600 MT/s while still within what would be considered safe voltages for daily use. The only real complaint that has no impact on the performance of this specific bin, is the lack of thermal pad on the PMIC controller and surrounding components. Overvolting, without proper cooling will lead to damage. Generally speaking, it is when you exceed 1.5 V that heat is going to be a much bigger concern of early failure of components. Those who are dedicated overclockers, are already going to put on custom heatspreaders or even resort to watercooling. These same people understand the risks associated with overvolting as well. It's those who are not planing on removing the heatspreaders that should be cautious. Once again, it should be stated that there is nothing wrong with this memory kit for this specific bin and voltage, thus G.SKILL loses no points.

We are getting to the end here and it's time to give recommendations. For the casual user and gamers, do not buy this memory kit. G.SKILL offers plenty of other equally good memory kits for every type of user. This is not one of them. The G.SKILL Trident Z5 DDR5-7200 is targeted towards serious gamers with high refresh rate monitors, where the 1% lows is something to consider in a competitive setting. This kit will raise that value, but the overall average frame rate still may not change. To reiterate what is explained in the testing methodology. The vicious cycle of optimization becomes all too apparent when the system is typically constrained by the graphics card, thus being GPU bound. Often the largest gains are not found in higher speed memory, rather a more powerful graphics card is the solution. It is only when the system in question is already optimized within a defined budget does system memory play a vital role in higher average frame rates and increasing those 1% frame-rate lows in games.

This G.SKILL Trident Z5 DDR5-7200 gives hardcore gamers and PC enthusiasts a great introduction into the next evolution of DDR5 performance grade memory, leading towards the best performance Intel Raptor Lake has to offer users. Using SK Hynix A-Die ICs, it also allows some exciting overclocking adventures as well. G.SKILL continues to be at the forefront of newest technologies that enter the consumer market, helping systems reach peak performance time after time. G.SKILL has yet to disappoint or produce a unworthy product bearing the the Trident Z5 series name.