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G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency96
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
Pick this

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600
64Gear score64
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×8 GBKit2×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL17
≈ $214Estimated price≈ $800

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 Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 or G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 better?

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 ≈ $214, G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 ≈ $800. Current prices vary by store.