Memory kits / Comparison

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

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 · Thermaltake

Thermaltake TOUGHRAM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19

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

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Thermaltake TOUGHRAM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 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: Thermaltake TOUGHRAM 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).
  • Thermaltake TOUGHRAM 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 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Thermaltake TOUGHRAM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16Thermaltake TOUGHRAM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19
77Gear score77
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×16 GBKit2×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed4,266 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL19
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 Thermaltake TOUGHRAM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Thermaltake TOUGHRAM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 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: Thermaltake TOUGHRAM 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: Thermaltake TOUGHRAM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).