Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 vs Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3300 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed63
Latency92
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Predator 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 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (3,300 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 has lower true latency (9.7 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×4 GBKit4×8 GB
3,300 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL16CAS 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 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 or Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (3,300 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (3,300 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).