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G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 vs PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800

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 · PNY

PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed62
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 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: PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR5
128 GBTotal capacity16 GB
8×16 GBKit1×16 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed4,800 MHz
CL14CAS latency—

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 PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 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: PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).