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G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 vs Kingston HX424C12PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12

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
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston HX424C12PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed40
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and Kingston HX424C12PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 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 32 GB).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HX424C12PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL14).
  • Kingston HX424C12PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 has lower true latency (10.0 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.

Pick this

Kingston HX424C12PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14Kingston HX424C12PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR4
128 GBTotal capacity32 GB
8×16 GBKit4×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL12

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 Kingston HX424C12PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and Kingston HX424C12PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 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 32 GB). CAS latency: Kingston HX424C12PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL14). Kingston HX424C12PBK4/32 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.7 ns; speed and CL combined).