G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 vs G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL19G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL19).
- G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 has lower true latency (10.6 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 | G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Gear score | 62 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL19 |
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 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 or G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).