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G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs Samsung M393A4K40BB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed49
Latency84
Generation62
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M393A4K40BB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×32 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Samsung M393A4K40BB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 64.

  • Total capacity: Samsung M393A4K40BB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

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

Pick this

Samsung M393A4K40BB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15Samsung M393A4K40BB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
65Gear score64
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×4 GBKit1×32 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL17
—Estimated price≈ $130

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 (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 or Samsung M393A4K40BB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Samsung M393A4K40BB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 64. Total capacity: Samsung M393A4K40BB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).