G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL18G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 has lower true latency (12.9 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 52 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).