Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL15).
- G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Gear score | 54 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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.
Which one adds more to your setup?
The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.
FAQ
Is Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?
Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).