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G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 vs Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 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 · Kingston

Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3333 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed63
Latency93
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 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: Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
  • Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 has lower true latency (9.6 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

Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR4
128 GBTotal capacity16 GB
8×16 GBKit2×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed3,333 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 Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 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: Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 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: Kingston Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).