G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 64.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 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 Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 | G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 64 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| — | Estimated 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 Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 or G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 better?
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 64. Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 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 Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).