G.Skill Ripjaws Series
A dual-channel 8GB kit running at 2400 MT/s with CL16 timings and a low 1.20V draw makes this a straightforward, power-efficient upgrade for older DDR4 laptops. Its 4.8-star rating from over 1,700 reviews reflects consistent reliability and plug-and-play compatibility. This memory is best for users reviving aging notebooks that need a modest multitasking boost without exceeding entry-level power or thermal budgets.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong latency (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
- Below average speed (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 8192 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 4096 |
| Pins | 260 |
Performance
| Speed | 2400 |
| CAS Latency | 16 |
| Timings | 16-16-16-39 |
| Voltage | 1.2 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | G.Skill Ripjaws Series | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 | Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 | Patriot Viper Elite 5 VEB516G6030W | Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB Memory KF568C34BBEA-16 | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 32GB | 32GB | 16GB | 16GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 2 x 4GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 2400 | 3600 | 7200 | 6000 | 6800 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL16 | CL18 | CL34 | CL30 | CL34 | CL16 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | true | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.Skill Ripjaws Series | 28.7 | 44.3 | 68.6 | 22.6 | 98.2 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 Compare | 63.2 | 87 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 98.2 |
| Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 Compare | 98.2 | 72.9 | 95.9 | 70.9 | 72.6 |
| Patriot Viper Elite 5 VEB516G6030W Compare | 87.4 | 96.9 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 75.8 |
| Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB Memory KF568C34BBEA-16 Compare | 97.4 | 65.5 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 70.6 |
| PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB Compare | 53.5 | 87 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 93.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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