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G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 vs Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34

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
VS
RAM · Silicon

Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 7200 MHz · CL34
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity65
Speed100
Latency94
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 and Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 leads (7,200 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (CL28 vs CL34).
  • Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 has lower true latency (9.4 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 total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34
88Gear score88
DDR5TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit1×16 GB
5,600 MHzSpeed7,200 MHz
CL28CAS latencyCL34
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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 Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 and Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 leads (7,200 MHz vs 5,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (CL28 vs CL34).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 leads (7,200 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).