G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 vs Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL38Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
2×32 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 and Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL38).
- Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 has lower true latency (12.1 ns vs 15.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
If you care most about speed.
Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 | Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×32 GB |
| 4,800 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL38 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| ≈ $170 | Estimated price | ≈ $990 |
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 Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 and Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL38).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 ≈ $170, Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 ≈ $990. Current prices vary by store.