Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (8x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

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 Z 32GB (8x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

8×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (8x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.

  • Speed: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (8x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (8x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (8x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (8x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
64Gear score64
DDR3TypeDDR3
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×8 GBKit8×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL9
≈ $214Estimated price≈ $392

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 Z 32GB (8x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 better?

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (8x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Speed: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (8x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (8x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 ≈ $214, G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (8x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 ≈ $392. Current prices vary by store.