G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
1×24 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 24 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
- G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 has lower true latency (10.9 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 24 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 1×24 GB |
| 2,933 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL40 |
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 2933 CL16 or G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 better?
G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 24 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 24GB (1x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).