G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Black
G.Skill
71 Overall Score
vs
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB DDR4-3200
Kingston
38 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Black
85 out of 100 high confidence 54 reviews
The G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB DDR4 3600 MHz memory kit is widely praised for its excellent price-to-performance ratio, reliable operation at rated speeds after enabling XMP, and strong overclocking potential. Users highlight its compatibility with modern AMD and Intel platforms, though a few report early failures or mixed die types. Overall, it is considered a solid, no-frills choice for gamers and power users seeking high-capacity, fast RAM.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Reliable at rated speed with XMP enabled
- Strong overclocking potential
- Good compatibility with modern AMD and Intel platforms
- No RGB (clean aesthetic)
Cons
- Early failure reported by some users
- Mixed die types (Samsung vs Hynix) in same model
- Requires XMP enable for rated speed
- Not stable at 3600 MHz on some Ryzen 1st gen
- Single rank vs dual rank inconsistency
Price to performance 12
Xmp compatibility 15
Overclocking potential 10
Build quality and reliability 8
Aesthetics no rgb 6
Die type variation 4
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB DDR4-3200
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| G.Skill Ripjaws V | Kingston ValueRAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 260 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 | 1Rx16 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 18★ | 22 |
| Timings | 18-22-22-42 | — |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Black
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB DDR4-3200
- Strong affordability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average capacity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Black0.021score per dollar
vs
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB DDR4-32000.015score per dollar
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Black offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill Ripjaws V
Scores 71 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 6 of 16 specs.
