G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB DDR3-1333 CL9
A single 8GB DDR3 module running at 1333 MT/s with CL9 timings offers a straightforward capacity upgrade for aging systems, supported by Intel XMP profiles for simple configuration. Its low-profile heat spreader ensures compatibility with large CPU coolers in tight builds, and the standard 1.5V voltage keeps power draw predictable. This stick is best for users reviving older LGA1155 or AM3+ desktops for basic office tasks and web browsing.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong social proof (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong latency (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average speed (8th percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 8192 |
| Modules | 1 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 288 |
Performance
| Speed | 1333 |
| CAS Latency | 9 |
| Timings | 9-9-9-24 |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP |
Features
| Heat Spreader | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | G.Skill Ripjaws X | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 | Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB | Kingston FURY Beast KF568C34BBEA-16 | Patriot Viper Venom PVV516G60C30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Kit | 1 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 1333 | 3600 | 7200 | 3200 | 6800 | 6000 |
| Cas Latency | CL9 | CL18 | CL34 | CL16 | CL34 | CL30 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.Skill Ripjaws X | 7.6 | 61.6 | 67 | 22.8 | 75.4 | 79.2 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 Compare | 63.2 | 89.5 | 87.7 | 70.9 | 97.8 | 31.4 |
| Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 Compare | 98.2 | 74.8 | 95.9 | 70.9 | 67.8 | 24.6 |
| PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB Compare | 53.4 | 89.5 | 87.7 | 70.9 | 92.3 | 45.3 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF568C34BBEA-16 Compare | 97.4 | 66.9 | 87.7 | 45.3 | 65.4 | 34.3 |
| Patriot Viper Venom PVV516G60C30 Compare | 87.4 | 61.6 | 87.7 | 45.3 | 74.1 | 49.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From CA$113
Price History
Usage Scores
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