G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000
G.Skill
89 Overall Score
vs
Kingston KCP432SS8/16 16GB DDR4-3200
Kingston
53 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000
88 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 DDR5 RAM, praising its out-of-the-box performance and easy XMP overclocking to 6000 MHz on both Intel and AMD platforms. A few noted initial boot delays due to memory training on AM5 and the need to manually de-rate speeds for very high capacity (192GB) configurations. Overall, it's seen as a reliable, cost-effective entry into DDR5, with minor caveats about price and setup complexity.
Pros
- Easy XMP overclocking
- Stable at advertised speeds
- Works on Intel and AMD
- Low-profile design
- Reliable brand
Cons
- Initial boot delay on AM5
- Manual speed reduction for high capacity
- High price for new tech
- No RGB option
Performance 6
Compatibility 5
Ease of overclocking 4
Value for money 3
Build quality 2
Price 2
Kingston KCP432SS8/16 16GB DDR4-3200
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| G.Skill Ripjaws S5 | Kingston KCP432SS8/16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 260 |
| Rank | — | 1Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 30 | 22★ |
| Timings | 30-40-40-96 | — |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong speed (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (77th percentile)
Kingston KCP432SS8/16 16GB DDR4-3200
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-60000.131score per dollar
vs
Kingston KCP432SS8/16 16GB DDR4-32000.343score per dollar
Kingston KCP432SS8/16 16GB DDR4-3200 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill Ripjaws S5
Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 16 specs.
