G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 vs Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL38Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3733 MHz · CL18G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 and Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18 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 3,733 MHz).
- CAS latency: Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL38).
- Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18 has lower true latency (9.6 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.
Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 | Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 4,800 MHz | Speed | 3,733 MHz |
| CL38 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| ≈ $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 Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 and Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18 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 3,733 MHz). CAS latency: Gigabyte AORUS RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3733 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL38).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,733 MHz).