G.Skill Ripjaws X Series
Dual 2GB sticks running at 1600 MT/s with tight CL9 timings and a low 1.5V profile deliver reliable baseline performance for older DDR3 platforms. The low-profile heat spreader ensures compatibility in compact builds, while the Intel XMP profile simplifies setup. This kit is best for users maintaining legacy LGA1155 or AM3+ systems who need a stable, no-frills 4GB memory configuration.
Capacity 4GB
Kit 2 x 2GB
Memory DDR3
Speed 1600 MT/s
CAS Latency CL9
Form Factor UDIMM
35 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong latency (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong feature (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average capacity (9th percentile)
- Below average speed (14th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 4096 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 2048 |
| Pins | 240 |
Performance
| Speed | 1600 |
| CAS Latency | 9 |
| Timings | 9-9-9-24 |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 | Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 | Patriot Viper Venom PVVR516G60C30 | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB | Kingston FURY Renegade KF588CU42RW-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4GB | 32GB | 32GB | 16GB | 32GB | 24GB |
| Kit | 2 x 2GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 24GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 1600 | 3600 | 7200 | 6000 | 3200 | 8800 |
| Cas Latency | CL9 | CL18 | CL34 | CL30 | CL16 | CL42 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | true | false | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.Skill Ripjaws X Series | 13.7 | 73 | 78 | 8.8 | 41.1 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 Compare | 63.3 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 97.8 |
| Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 Compare | 98.2 | 73 | 95.9 | 70.9 | 67.8 |
| Patriot Viper Venom PVVR516G60C30 Compare | 87.4 | 97.6 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 77.2 |
| PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB Compare | 53.4 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 92.3 |
| Kingston FURY Renegade KF588CU42RW-24 Compare | 99.9 | 97.6 | 94.8 | 58.3 | 0 |
Price
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