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Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

RAM · Crucial

Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

2×32 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency94
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Total capacity: Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
55Gear score55
DDR3TypeDDR3
64 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×32 GBKit4×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL10

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 CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 better?

Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Total capacity: Crucial CT2K32G3ELSLQ4160B 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).