G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 6000 MHz · CL30G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16 · 2019G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL30).
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 | G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Gear score | 74 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 6,000 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL30 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| — | Release year | 2019 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $100 |
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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 better?
G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL30).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 leads (6,000 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).