Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL40).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 has lower true latency (11.7 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 | G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Gear score | 60 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 5,200 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL40 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 or G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 better?
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).