G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB DDR3L-1600
G.Skill
56 Overall Score
vs
Crucial 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (CT102464BF160B)
Crucial
34 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB DDR3L-1600
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 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (CT102464BF160B)
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Laptop
Gaming
Workstation
Server
Specifications
| G.Skill Ripjaws | Crucial 8GB DDR3 SODIMM | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3L★ | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 204 | 204 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 9★ | 11 |
| Timings | 9-9-9-28 | — |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Not Applicable | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | — |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB DDR3L-1600
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong latency (78th percentile)
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
Crucial 8GB DDR3-1600 CL11 SODIMM (CT102464BF160B)
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill Ripjaws
Scores 56 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 15 specs.
