G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB DDR4-3200 CL16 Black
Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB DDR4-3200 CL16 Black
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this RAM, praising its performance, value, and overclocking headroom. Several reviewers successfully ran it at or above rated speeds with manual tuning, though some noted the need to enable XMP or adjust settings for full speed. A few minor issues were mentioned, such as initial setup confusion and motherboard compatibility quirks, but these were resolved or not seen as product faults.
Pros
- Great value for 32GB CL16 3600
- Excellent overclocking headroom
- Stable at rated speeds with XMP
- Works with Intel and AMD platforms
- Good performance boost in benchmarks
Cons
- Requires XMP enable for full speed
- Not on some motherboard QVL lists
- May need manual timing adjustments
- Initial setup confusion for some users
- Compatibility varies with older chipsets
Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White
This Crucial DDR5-6400 kit is widely praised for its stability and solid performance, especially in memory-bound tasks. Users appreciate the easy XMP/EXPO setup and reliable operation, though some note the price is high due to market conditions and that overclocking headroom is limited without aggressive cooling. Overall, it's seen as a dependable mid-to-high-end choice for compatible systems.
Pros
- Stable at rated speeds
- Easy XMP/EXPO setup
- Solid build quality
- Good performance uplift
- Reliable brand reputation
Cons
- High price due to market
- Limited overclocking headroom
- Average timings
- White color may not suit all
Scores
Specifications
| G.Skill Ripjaws V | Crucial Pro Overclocking | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 16★ | 32 |
| Timings | 16-18-18-38 | 32-40-40-103 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB DDR4-3200 CL16 Black
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB DDR4-3200 CL16 Black
No current pricing available
Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 White
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 15 specs.
