Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 vs Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed62
Latency51
Generation100
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RAM · Silicon

Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

2×8 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed77
Latency60
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 and Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) 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 Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) 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 Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 has lower true latency (14.3 ns vs 15.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40
73Gear score73
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit2×8 GB
4,800 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL38CAS latencyCL40
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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 Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 and Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) 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 Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) 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 Zenith Gaming 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,800 MHz).