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G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 vs HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

8×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed40
Latency72
Generation62
VS
RAM · HyperX

HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16 · 2018
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
  • HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL15HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
69Gear score69
DDR4TypeDDR4
128 GBTotal capacity16 GB
8×16 GBKit2×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL16
—Release year2018

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 V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 or HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (128 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: HyperX Predator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).