G.Skill Ripjaws Series

★★★★★ 4.8 (1,729)

A dual-channel 8GB kit running at 2400 MT/s with CL16 timings and a low 1.20V draw makes this a straightforward, power-efficient upgrade for older DDR4 laptops. Its 4.8-star rating from over 1,700 reviews reflects consistent reliability and plug-and-play compatibility. This memory is best for users reviving aging notebooks that need a modest multitasking boost without exceeding entry-level power or thermal budgets.

Capacity 8GB
Kit 2 x 4GB
Memory DDR4
Speed 2400 MT/s
CAS Latency CL16
Form Factor SODIMM
G.Skill Ripjaws Series ram
50 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong latency (69th percentile) 69th

Cons

  • Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
  • Below average speed (29th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '16: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '18: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '20: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '21: 5.0★ · 2 reviews11122Q4 '16Q4 '18Q3 '19Q4 '20Q4 '21
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Speed 28.6
Feature 44.4
Latency 68.7
Capacity 22.6
Social Proof 97.8

Specifications

Full Specifications

Memory

Type DDR4
Form Factor SODIMM
Total Capacity 8192
Modules 2
Per Module 4096
Pins 260

Performance

Speed 2400
CAS Latency 16
Timings 16-16-16-39
Voltage 1.2

Class

ECC No
Registered No

Features

Heat Spreader No

vs Competition

Spec G.Skill Ripjaws Series Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 Patriot Viper Venom Kingston Fury Beast KF432C16BB1K2/32 PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB
Capacity 8GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB
Kit 2 x 4GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 16GB
Memory Type DDR4 DDR4 DDR5 DDR5 DDR4 DDR4
Speed Mts 2400 3600 7200 6000 3200 3200
Cas Latency CL16 CL18 CL34 CL36 CL16 CL16
Form Factor SODIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM
Ecc false false false false false false
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product SpeedFeatureLatencyCapacitySocial Proof
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 28.644.468.722.697.8
Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 Compare 63.387.187.57197.8
Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 Compare 98.27395.97167.8
Patriot Viper Venom Compare 87.473757173.2
Kingston Fury Beast KF432C16BB1K2/32 Compare 53.57387.57192.3
PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB Compare 53.587.187.57192.3

Price

Value & Pricing

From €126 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon 1 offer From €126

Price History

€126 €126 €126 €126 €126 Jun 15Nov 5 €126

Usage Scores

Overall (50.4)Budget (65.1)Gaming (40.2)Laptop (61.1)Server (21.3)Workstation (38.7)

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