Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 vs GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency80
Generation62
VS
RAM · GeIL

GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed76
Latency97
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 and GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
67Gear score67
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×16 GBKit2×4 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL18

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 Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 or GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 and GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).