Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 vs GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL14

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency78
Generation62
VS
RAM · GeIL

GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL14

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed54
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 has lower true latency (9.3 ns vs 11.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL14

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL14
60Gear score60
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×4 GBKit2×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL14

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 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 or GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 and GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 has lower true latency (9.3 ns vs 11.7 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).