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G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 vs G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed86
Latency75
Generation100
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency63
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,200 MHz).
  • G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36
79Gear score79
DDR5TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×16 GBKit2×16 GB
6,000 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL36CAS latencyCL36
—Estimated price≈ $472

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 G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 or G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 better?

G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL36 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,200 MHz). G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Aegis 5 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL36 leads (6,000 MHz vs 5,200 MHz).