G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3400 MHz · CL16G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (3,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
- G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 | G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Gear score | 79 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 3,400 MHz |
| CL14 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 better?
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (3,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16). G.Skill Flare X 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (3,400 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).