Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4266 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed79
Latency97
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16 · 2016
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
77Gear score77
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
4,266 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL19CAS latencyCL16
—Release year2016
—Estimated price≈ $144

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 4266 CL19 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).