G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L-1600 CL9 SODIMM
G.Skill
56 Overall Score
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Crucial Pro OC Gaming 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL38 Black
Crucial
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L-1600 CL9 SODIMM
92 out of 100 high confidence 45 reviews
This G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB DDR3 RAM kit is overwhelmingly praised for its compatibility across a wide range of laptops, including older MacBook Pros, ThinkPads, and Dell models. Users consistently report that it works out of the box, often exceeding manufacturer-stated maximum memory limits. The price is considered excellent for the performance, with many noting a significant speed boost over stock RAM. A single verified review reports a defective unit, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Wide laptop compatibility
- Works out of the box
- Significant speed boost over stock RAM
- Often exceeds manufacturer max memory specs
Cons
- One reported defective module
- May exceed manufacturer max memory specs (potential incompatibility)
- XMP profile not detected in some systems
Compatibility 25
Value for money 15
Performance improvement 12
Ease of installation 8
Reliability 10
Defective units 1
Crucial Pro OC Gaming 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL38 Black
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Specifications
| G.Skill Ripjaws | Crucial Pro OC Gaming | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3L | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 204 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 9★ | 38 |
| Timings | 9-9-9-28 | 38-40-40-84 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Not Applicable | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L-1600 CL9 SODIMM
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong latency (78th percentile)
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
Crucial Pro OC Gaming 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL38 Black
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong latency (77th percentile)
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L-1600 CL9 SODIMM0.392score per dollar
vs
Crucial Pro OC Gaming 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL38 Black0.144score per dollar
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L-1600 CL9 SODIMM offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Crucial Pro OC Gaming
Scores 85 overall, wins 3 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
