Crucial CT32G4RFD4293 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
Crucial CT32G4RFD4293 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
1×32 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL21G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL18Crucial CT32G4RFD4293 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 and G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT32G4RFD4293 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL21).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT32G4RFD4293 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT32G4RFD4293 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 | G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gear score | 67 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×32 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 2,933 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL21 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| ≈ $126 | 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 CT32G4RFD4293 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 or G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 better?
Crucial CT32G4RFD4293 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 and G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Total capacity: Crucial CT32G4RFD4293 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL21).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).