G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 vs Silicon Power XPOWER Storm RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 8000 CL38
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL28Silicon Power XPOWER Storm RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 8000 CL38
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 8000 MHz · CL38G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 and Silicon Power XPOWER Storm RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 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 Storm RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 leads (8,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (CL28 vs CL38).
- Silicon Power XPOWER Storm RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Silicon Power XPOWER Storm RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 8000 CL38
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 | Silicon Power XPOWER Storm RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 | |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Gear score | 88 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 5,600 MHz | Speed | 8,000 MHz |
| CL28 | CAS latency | CL38 |
| ≈ $200 | Estimated 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 Silicon Power XPOWER Storm RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 and Silicon Power XPOWER Storm RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 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 Storm RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 leads (8,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600 CL28 leads (CL28 vs CL38).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER Storm RGB 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 8000 CL38 leads (8,000 MHz vs 5,600 MHz).