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Crucial CT32G56C46S5 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

RAM · Crucial

Crucial CT32G56C46S5 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46

1×32 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL46
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed77
Latency48
Generation100
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16 · 2016
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial CT32G56C46S5 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Speed: Crucial CT32G56C46S5 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL46).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 16.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial CT32G56C46S5 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial CT32G56C46S5 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
77Gear score77
DDR5TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×32 GBKit2×16 GB
5,600 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL46CAS latencyCL16
—Release year2016
≈ $228Estimated price≈ $144

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FAQ

Is Crucial CT32G56C46S5 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?

Crucial CT32G56C46S5 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Speed: Crucial CT32G56C46S5 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL46). G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 16.4 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial CT32G56C46S5 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Crucial CT32G56C46S5 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 5600 CL46 ≈ $228, G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 ≈ $144. Current prices vary by store.