Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18 · 2019G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
2×48 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (96 GB vs 32 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).
- Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Gear score | 80 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 96 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×48 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| 2019 | Release year | — |
| ≈ $156 | Estimated price | ≈ $370 |
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 LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 or G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 better?
Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (96 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 ≈ $156, G.Skill Ripjaws S5 96GB (2x48GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 ≈ $370. Current prices vary by store.