Kingston 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (KCP432SS8/16)
Kingston
52 Overall Score
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G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000
G.Skill
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Kingston 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (KCP432SS8/16)
No customer feedback yet
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000
88 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 DDR5 RAM, praising its out-of-the-box performance and easy XMP overclocking to 6000 MHz on both Intel and AMD platforms. A few noted initial boot delays due to memory training on AM5 and the need to manually de-rate speeds for very high capacity (192GB) configurations. Overall, it's seen as a reliable, cost-effective entry into DDR5, with minor caveats about price and setup complexity.
Pros
- Easy XMP overclocking
- Stable at advertised speeds
- Works on Intel and AMD
- Low-profile design
- Reliable brand
Cons
- Initial boot delay on AM5
- Manual speed reduction for high capacity
- High price for new tech
- No RGB option
Performance 6
Compatibility 5
Ease of overclocking 4
Value for money 3
Build quality 2
Price 2
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Specifications
| Kingston 16GB DDR4 SODIMM | G.Skill Ripjaws S5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 260 | 288 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22★ | 30 |
| Timings | — | 30-40-40-96 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | — | Intel XMP 3.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (KCP432SS8/16)
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-6000
- Strong latency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong speed (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Kingston 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (KCP432SS8/16)0.433score per dollar
vs
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5-60000.148score per dollar
Kingston 16GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM (KCP432SS8/16) offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill Ripjaws S5
Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 16 specs.
