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G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed46
Latency75
Generation62
VS
RAM · HyperX

HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16 · 2018
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
69Gear score69
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL16
—Release year2018

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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 or HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).