Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

8×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed40
Latency78
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3300 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed63
Latency92
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (3,300 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 has lower true latency (9.7 ns vs 11.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR4
128 GBTotal capacity16 GB
8×16 GBKit4×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed3,300 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL16

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 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 or G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (3,300 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (3,300 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).