G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 vs GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL38GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL34G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 and GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 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: GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 leads (5,200 MHz vs 4,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 leads (CL34 vs CL38).
- GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 15.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
If you care most about total capacity.
GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 | GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 4,800 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL38 | CAS latency | CL34 |
| ≈ $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 GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 and GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 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: GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 leads (5,200 MHz vs 4,800 MHz). CAS latency: GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 leads (CL34 vs CL38).
Which one is faster?
Speed: GeIL Polaris RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL34 leads (5,200 MHz vs 4,800 MHz).