Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL17

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 · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL17

2×32 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed52
Latency78
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 11.6 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

Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL17

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL17
74Gear score74
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×8 GBKit2×32 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,933 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL17
2019Release year—
≈ $100Estimated price≈ $476

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 Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 ≈ $100, Mushkin Redline 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 ≈ $476. Current prices vary by store.