Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs Silicon Power SP048GBSVU520P22 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

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
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RAM · Silicon

Silicon Power SP048GBSVU520P22 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

2×24 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity95
Speed70
Latency49
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Silicon Power SP048GBSVU520P22 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Total capacity: Silicon Power SP048GBSVU520P22 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: Silicon Power SP048GBSVU520P22 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL42).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Silicon Power SP048GBSVU520P22 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16Silicon Power SP048GBSVU520P22 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
77Gear score77
DDR4TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity48 GB
2×16 GBKit2×24 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL42
2016Release year—
≈ $144Estimated 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 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 or Silicon Power SP048GBSVU520P22 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Silicon Power SP048GBSVU520P22 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Total capacity: Silicon Power SP048GBSVU520P22 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (48 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: Silicon Power SP048GBSVU520P22 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL42).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Silicon Power SP048GBSVU520P22 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).