Corsair Vengeance RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
Corsair Vengeance RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16Corsair Vengeance RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60.
- Speed: Corsair Vengeance RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 | G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Gear score | 60 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 5,200 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL40 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 or G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?
Corsair Vengeance RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60. Speed: Corsair Vengeance RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40). G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Vengeance RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).