G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB DDR3-1333 CL9

★★★★☆ 4.3 (103)

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
G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB DDR3-1333 CL9 ram
39 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong affordability (79th percentile) 79th
  • Strong social proof (76th percentile) 76th
  • 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
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '11: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '12: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '12: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '13: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '15: 3.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '16: 1.0★ · 1 review121121Q4 '11Q3 '12Q4 '12Q1 '13Q4 '15Q2 '16
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Speed 7.7
Feature 61.8
Latency 67
Capacity 23
Social Proof 75.5
Affordability 78.9

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 Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 Corsair Vengeance CMK64GX5M2B6000Z30 Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCWD532G6400HC32ADC01 KLEVV CRAS V KD5AGUA80-60A300G
Capacity 8GB 64GB 64GB 32GB 32GB 32GB
Kit 1 x 8GB 2 x 32GB 2 x 32GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 16GB 2 x 16GB
Memory Type DDR3 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5 DDR5
Speed Mts 1333 6400 6000 6400 6400 6000
Cas Latency CL9 CL32 CL30 CL32 CL32 CL30
Form Factor UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM UDIMM
Ecc false false false false false false
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product SpeedFeatureLatencyCapacitySocial ProofAffordability
G.Skill Ripjaws X 7.761.8672375.578.9
Kingston FURY Beast KF564C32BWEAK2-64 Compare 94.889.787.789.992.37.6
Corsair Vengeance CMK64GX5M2B6000Z30 Compare 87.67587.789.992.36.9
Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare 94.87587.771.185.627.9
Team Group T-CREATE EXPERT CTCWD532G6400HC32ADC01 Compare 94.87587.771.192.323.4
KLEVV CRAS V KD5AGUA80-60A300G Compare 87.689.787.771.185.624.8

Price

Value & Pricing

From ¥12,911 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon 1 offer From ¥12,911

We started tracking prices for this product on Jul 18, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.

Usage Scores

Overall (38.9)Budget (79.7)Gaming (34.8)Laptop (29.1)Server (20.2)Workstation (36.2)

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