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G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL28
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity90
Speed77
Latency90
Generation100
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20

2×32 GB · DDR4 · 4600 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed80
Latency99
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL28).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 has lower true latency (8.7 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20
88Gear score88
DDR5TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×16 GBKit2×32 GB
5,600 MHzSpeed4,600 MHz
CL28CAS latencyCL20
≈ $200Estimated price—

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 S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL28).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,600 MHz).