G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 vs GALAX HOF 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL38GALAX HOF 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 and GALAX HOF 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 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 3,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: GALAX HOF 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL38).
- GALAX HOF 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 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.
GALAX HOF 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 | GALAX HOF 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 4,800 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL38 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| ≈ $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 GALAX HOF 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 and GALAX HOF 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 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 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: GALAX HOF 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL38).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).