G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB DDR4-2666
Crucial Pro OC Gaming 32GB DDR5-6400
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB DDR4-2666
This G.Skill Ripjaws DDR4 memory kit receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users. Verified purchasers report flawless compatibility across a wide range of laptops and mini PCs, including ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, and HP models, as well as Intel NUCs. Performance is praised as fast and reliable, with many noting plug-and-play installation and successful operation at rated speeds without BIOS tweaks. A few users highlight excellent value for the price, with stable performance even under heavy multitasking or demanding applications like LIDAR processing and gaming.
Pros
- Plug-and-play installation without BIOS tweaks
- Excellent compatibility with many laptops and mini PCs
- Fast and stable performance at rated speeds
- Great value for the price
- Smooth multitasking with demanding applications
Cons
- Cannot use XMP on some laptops without support
- Runs at lower speeds like 2666MHz on certain systems
Crucial Pro OC Gaming 32GB DDR5-6400
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Scores
Specifications
| G.Skill Ripjaws Series | Crucial Pro OC Gaming | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 260 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 19★ | 38 |
| Timings | 19-19-19-43 | 38-40-40-84 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB DDR4-2666
- Strong user sentiment (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Crucial Pro OC Gaming 32GB DDR5-6400
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong latency (77th percentile)
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB DDR4-2666 offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 15 specs.
