G.Skill Ripjaws V Series
Team Group
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Ripjaws V Series
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
Team Group
This high-frequency DDR5 kit from TeamGroup receives mostly positive feedback for its performance and cooling, with many users successfully running it at advertised speeds on premium boards. However, a significant minority report stability issues, DOA units, and compatibility problems on certain motherboards, leading to a mixed but generally favorable sentiment.
Pros
- Excellent performance at high speeds
- Effective heat spreader cooling
- High-quality Hynix A-die bins
- Works well on premium boards
- Aesthetic design and colors
Cons
- Stability issues at rated speeds
- DOA units reported
- Compatibility issues with some motherboards
- PMIC voltage locked
- Price increased significantly
Scores
Specifications
| G.Skill Ripjaws V Series | Team Group | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 2 | 2 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 18★ | 34 |
| Timings | 18-22-22-42 | 34-42-42-84 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858★ | 1.399999976158142 |
| 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 Series
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
Team Group
- Strong speed (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong latency (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
G.Skill Ripjaws V Series offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 16 specs.
