G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 vs G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3300 MHz · CL16G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL18G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 and G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.
- Speed: G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,300 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 has lower true latency (9.7 ns vs 10.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 | G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gear score | 71 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,300 MHz | Speed | 3,466 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 3300 CL16 or G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 and G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Speed: G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,300 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18). G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 has lower true latency (9.7 ns vs 10.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,300 MHz).