G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 vs Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL38Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 and Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 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: Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (CL38 vs CL40).
- Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 has lower true latency (14.3 ns vs 15.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 | Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 4,800 MHz | Speed | 5,600 MHz |
| CL38 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| ≈ $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 Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 and Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 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: Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,800 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (CL38 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,800 MHz).