G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
2×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16 · 2016G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 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 TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
- G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 has lower true latency (8.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Gear score | 77 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 4,000 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| 2016 | Release year | — |
| ≈ $144 | Estimated price | ≈ $378 |
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 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 or G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 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 TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 ≈ $144, G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 ≈ $378. Current prices vary by store.