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.
Capacity 8GB
Kit 1 x 8GB
Memory DDR3
Speed 1333 MT/s
CAS Latency CL9
Form Factor UDIMM
39 Overall Score
Price €73
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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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 LPX CMK32GX4M2D3600C18 | Patriot Viper Venom PVV516G60C30 | Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 | Kingston FURY Beast KF432C16BBK2/16 | DATOTEK DT32G4DUDATOTEK32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 32GB | 16GB | 32GB | 16GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 1 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1333 | 3600 | 6000 | 3600 | 3200 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL9 | CL18 | CL30 | CL18 | CL16 | CL16 |
| 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 | 79.1 |
| Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK32GX4M2D3600C18 Compare | 63.2 | 74.8 | 87.6 | 70.9 | 97.8 | 41.7 |
| Patriot Viper Venom PVV516G60C30 Compare | 87.4 | 61.6 | 87.6 | 45.3 | 74.1 | 49.5 |
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 Compare | 63.2 | 74.8 | 87.6 | 70.9 | 85.6 | 42.5 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF432C16BBK2/16 Compare | 53.4 | 74.8 | 87.6 | 45.3 | 92.3 | 56.9 |
| DATOTEK DT32G4DUDATOTEK32 Compare | 53.4 | 74.8 | 87.6 | 70.9 | 92.3 | 50.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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Other Configurations13
G.SkillMulticolor€67Ripjaws X SeriesBlue€74Ripjaws XRed€74Ripjaws XRed€77Ripjaws XBlue€100Ripjaws X SeriesRed€127Ripjaws XBlue€152Ripjaws X SeriesBlackRipjaws X SeriesRed
