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G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Capacity95
Speed77
Latency60
Generation100
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16 · 2019
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
82Gear score82
DDR5TypeDDR4
48 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×24 GBKit2×16 GB
5,600 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL40CAS latencyCL16
—Release year2019
≈ $448Estimated price≈ $180

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 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL40).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 leads (5,600 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5600 CL40 ≈ $448, G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 ≈ $180. Current prices vary by store.