Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 vs Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20

2×32 GB · DDR4 · 4600 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity100
Speed80
Latency99
Generation62
VS
RAM · Silicon

Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 7200 MHz · CL34
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Capacity65
Speed100
Latency94
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 and Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 leads (7,200 MHz vs 4,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL34).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 has lower true latency (8.7 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34
88Gear score88
DDR4TypeDDR5
64 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×32 GBKit1×16 GB
4,600 MHzSpeed7,200 MHz
CL20CAS latencyCL34

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 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 or Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 and Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 leads (7,200 MHz vs 4,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 4600 CL20 leads (CL20 vs CL34).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 7200 CL34 leads (7,200 MHz vs 4,600 MHz).