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Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed49
Latency74
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 62.

  • Total capacity: Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
Pick this

Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
61Gear score62
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit2×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
—CAS latencyCL17
2Setups using it0

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 better?

Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 62. Total capacity: Corsair CMK32GX4M2E3200C16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).