Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Lexar Hades OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18

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
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RAM · Lexar

Lexar Hades OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency80
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Lexar Hades OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Total capacity: Lexar Hades OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Lexar Hades OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16Lexar Hades OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
74Gear score74
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL18
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 Lexar Hades OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Lexar Hades OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Total capacity: Lexar Hades OC 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).