Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 vs G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

8×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

4×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67.

  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
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G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
68Gear score67
DDR3TypeDDR4
64 GBTotal capacity64 GB
8×8 GBKit4×16 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL17

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 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 or G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67. CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17). G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).