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G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 vs Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed49
Latency70
Generation62
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Capacity90
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 and Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL18).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 has lower true latency (12.9 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
52Gear score52
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×8 GBKit4×8 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL11
—Estimated price≈ $462

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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 or Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 and Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KVR16R11D8K4/32I 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).