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G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 vs Patriot Signature Line 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL46

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 · Patriot

Patriot Signature Line 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL46

1×32 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL46
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed62
Latency40
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 and Patriot Signature Line 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Signature Line 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot Signature Line 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,300 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL46).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 has lower true latency (9.7 ns vs 19.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Signature Line 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL46

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16Patriot Signature Line 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL46
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×4 GBKit1×32 GB
3,300 MHzSpeed4,800 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL46
—Estimated price≈ $150

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 Patriot Signature Line 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 and Patriot Signature Line 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Total capacity: Patriot Signature Line 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Patriot Signature Line 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,300 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL46).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Signature Line 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL46 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,300 MHz).