Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46
2×8 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL46G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL46).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 16.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 | G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Gear score | 70 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 5,600 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL46 | CAS latency | CL15 |
| ≈ $88 | Estimated price | — |
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 Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 or G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 better?
Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL46).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Classic 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).