Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed54
Latency94
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16 · 2016
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 has lower true latency (9.3 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
69Gear score69
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL16
—Release year2016
—Estimated price≈ $92

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 3000 CL14 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16). G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL14 has lower true latency (9.3 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).