G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL38G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL38).
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 15.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 | G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 4,800 MHz | Speed | 3,466 MHz |
| CL38 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| ≈ $170 | Estimated price | — |
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 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,466 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL38).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,466 MHz).