G.Skill Ripjaws
G.Skill
56 Overall Score
vs
Patriot Viper Elite 5
Patriot
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Ripjaws
92 out of 100 high confidence 45 reviews
This G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB DDR3 RAM kit is overwhelmingly praised for its compatibility across a wide range of laptops, including older MacBook Pros, ThinkPads, and Dell models. Users consistently report that it works out of the box, often exceeding manufacturer-stated maximum memory limits. The price is considered excellent for the performance, with many noting a significant speed boost over stock RAM. A single verified review reports a defective unit, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Wide laptop compatibility
- Works out of the box
- Significant speed boost over stock RAM
- Often exceeds manufacturer max memory specs
Cons
- One reported defective module
- May exceed manufacturer max memory specs (potential incompatibility)
- XMP profile not detected in some systems
Compatibility 25
Value for money 15
Performance improvement 12
Ease of installation 8
Reliability 10
Defective units 1
Patriot Viper Elite 5
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| G.Skill Ripjaws | Patriot Viper Elite 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3L | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2★ | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 204 | 288 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 9★ | 30 |
| Timings | 9-9-9-28 | 30-40-40-76 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Not Applicable | Intel XMP 3.0, AMD EXPO |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Ripjaws
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong latency (78th percentile)
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
Patriot Viper Elite 5
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong speed (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws0.723score per dollar
vs
Patriot Viper Elite 50.391score per dollar
G.Skill Ripjaws offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Patriot Viper Elite 5
Scores 78 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
