G.Skill Ripjaws V Series
The 3000 MT/s speed and CL16 timings on this 16GB dual-channel kit provide a tangible performance uplift over baseline DDR4 for budget-conscious builds. Its low-profile red heat spreader ensures broad compatibility with large CPU coolers while maintaining a clean, understated look. This memory is best for system builders assembling a cost-effective gaming or general productivity PC that needs reliable XMP 2.0 performance without overspending.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong latency (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong feature (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 201996/100
Buyers in Q2 2019 praised this RAM for its compatibility, stability, and value, noting it ran at rated speeds on various motherboards with no issues.
- RAM ran at rated speeds (e.g., 3000 MHz) on AMD and Gigabyte boards without problems.
- Widely compatible with different motherboards, including Gigabyte Aorus Pro Wifi and X370.
- Good value for money, described as cheap and effective.
- One buyer noted difficulty finding a tested motherboard for this specific model, but overall performance was good.
- Q1 201993/100
Buyers praised the RAM's looks, speed, and value. One noted a setup nuance on an Asrock board, while another highlighted easy XMP activation on a B450 board.
- RAM is fast, beautiful, and worth the price.
- Works well with Ryzen 2600X and AsRock B450M Pro4; XMP auto-detected.
- On Asrock X370 Pro4, must use A2/B2 slots for 3000MHz; otherwise runs at 2400MHz.
Based on 21 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 288 |
Performance
| Speed | 3000 |
| CAS Latency | 16 |
| Timings | 16-18-18-38 |
| Voltage | 1.35 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO CMW32GX4M2D3600C18 | Team Group Xtreem FFPD532G7200HC34ADC01 | Patriot Viper Venom RGB PVVR532G560C36K | Kingston Fury Beast KF432C16BB1K2/32 | PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB | 32GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 3000 | 3600 | 7200 | 5600 | 3200 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL16 | CL18 | CL34 | CL36 | CL16 | CL16 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | 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 V Series | 44.7 | 72.9 | 79.8 | 45.2 | 93.4 |
| 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 Venom RGB PVVR532G560C36K Compare | 77.4 | 99.4 | 70.7 | 70.9 | 77.2 |
| Kingston Fury Beast KF432C16BB1K2/32 Compare | 53.5 | 72.9 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 93.4 |
| PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB MD32GK2D4320016XRGB Compare | 53.5 | 87 | 87.5 | 70.9 | 93.4 |
Price
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