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G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 vs Mushkin Silverline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

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
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Silverline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

4×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 and Mushkin Silverline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Silverline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Silverline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Silverline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18Mushkin Silverline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
67Gear score67
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity64 GB
1×16 GBKit4×16 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL17

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 Mushkin Silverline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 and Mushkin Silverline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Total capacity: Mushkin Silverline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Silverline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).