Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 vs Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 6200 CL42

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 · Patriot

Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 6200 CL42

2×32 GB · DDR5 · 6200 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed89
Latency65
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 6200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88.

  • Total capacity: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 6200 CL42 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 6200 CL42 leads (6,200 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (CL28 vs CL42).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 6200 CL42

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 6200 CL42
88Gear score88
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×16 GBKit2×32 GB
5,600 MHzSpeed6,200 MHz
CL28CAS latencyCL42
≈ $200Estimated price≈ $360

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 Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 6200 CL42 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 and Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 6200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88. Total capacity: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 6200 CL42 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 6200 CL42 leads (6,200 MHz vs 5,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (CL28 vs CL42).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 6200 CL42 leads (6,200 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 ≈ $200, Patriot Viper Elite 5 RGB 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 6200 CL42 ≈ $360. Current prices vary by store.