Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRSA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 vs Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRSA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14

8×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed70
Latency100
Generation62
VS
RAM · Lexar

Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL32
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed77
Latency79
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRSA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 and Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRSA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (128 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRSA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL32).
  • G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRSA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 has lower true latency (7.8 ns vs 11.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRSA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14

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

Pick this

Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRSA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32
85Gear score85
DDR4TypeDDR5
128 GBTotal capacity32 GB
8×16 GBKit2×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL32

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 F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRSA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 or Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32 better?

G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRSA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 and Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85. Total capacity: G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRSA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (128 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill F4-3600C14Q2-128GTRSA 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL32).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Lexar Ares RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL32 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).