Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs Lexar ARES RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000

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
VS
RAM · Lexar

Lexar ARES RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed76
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Lexar ARES RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Speed: Lexar ARES RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
Pick this

Lexar ARES RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16Lexar ARES RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000
69Gear score69
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL16CAS latency—
2016Release year—
≈ $92Estimated 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 V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 or Lexar ARES RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Lexar ARES RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Speed: Lexar ARES RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Lexar ARES RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).