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G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 vs HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed28
Latency87
Generation25
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RAM · HyperX

HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16 · 2017
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency75
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

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

Pick this

HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
61Gear score61
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL16
—Release year2017

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 Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 or HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: HyperX Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).