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Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 6400 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed92
Latency76
Generation100
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

4×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed60
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL38).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 11.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15
81Gear score81
DDR5TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity64 GB
1×16 GBKit4×16 GB
6,400 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL15

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 Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 better?

Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL38).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial Pro Overclocking 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6400 CL38 leads (6,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).