G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB DDR3L-1600
G.Skill
56 Overall Score
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Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6800 CL34 Black
Kingston
76 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
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6800 CL34 Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| G.Skill Ripjaws | Kingston FURY Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3L | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 204 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 9★ | 34 |
| Timings | 9-9-9-28 | — |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858★ | 1.399999976158142 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Not Applicable | AMD EXPO, Intel XMP 3.0 |
| 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
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6800 CL34 Black
- Strong speed (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (67th percentile)
- Strong social proof (65th percentile)
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB DDR3L-1600
Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6800 CL34 Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Kingston FURY Beast
Scores 76 overall, wins 2 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
