G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL30G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
4×32 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 86.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (128 GB vs 32 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL30).
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 | G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 86 | Gear score | 86 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 128 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 4×32 GB |
| 5,600 MHz | Speed | 4,000 MHz |
| CL30 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| ≈ $268 | Estimated price | ≈ $1,010 |
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 X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 better?
G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 86. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (128 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL30).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL30 ≈ $268, G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (4x32GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 ≈ $1,010. Current prices vary by store.