Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs GeIL POTENZA 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16 · 2019
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
VS
RAM · GeIL

GeIL POTENZA 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and GeIL POTENZA 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Total capacity: GeIL POTENZA 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

GeIL POTENZA 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16GeIL POTENZA 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
74Gear score74
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit4×8 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL16
2019Release year—
≈ $100Estimated 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 3600 CL16 or GeIL POTENZA 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and GeIL POTENZA 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Total capacity: GeIL POTENZA 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).