Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB vs G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB, at CA$12.556/GB β it is the only kit here that is both priced and in stock, which makes it the default pick until the others return.
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Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB vs G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
The G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to CA$12.556/GB. Out-of-stock kits are excluded from the price winner, which leaves Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB out of the ranking above.
Capacity and module layout
The Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB is 2x16GB and the G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB is 2x16GB. Every kit here totals 32GB, so capacity is not the deciding factor. All of them ship as matched multi-module sets, so each populates at least two channels out of the box; on a four-slot board that still leaves room to add capacity later.
Speed and latency
Clocks and timings: the Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB at 3,600 MT/s CL18 and the G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB at 3,600 MT/s CL16. True latency, where lower is better, favours the G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB at 8.9 ns against 10 ns on the Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB. That is the figure that settles a higher-CAS-at-higher-clock argument; MT/s or CAS on its own does not.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB at CA$401.78. Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB is out of stock, so its price is the last recorded rather than something you can pay today. The Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB carries an MSRP of $347.99. No MSRP is on file for G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB.
Which of these 2 kits should you buy?
Buy the G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at CA$12.556/GB, and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle. If raw speed matters more to you than cost per gigabyte, the Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB is the faster kit at 3,600 MT/s β expect to pay for it. That recommendation ignores Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB, which is out of stock.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB | G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 32GBβ | 32GB |
| Module layout | 2Γ16GB | 2Γ16GB |
| Module count | 2 | 2 |
| Form factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Category | desktop | desktop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB | G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed | 3,600 MT/sβ | 3,600 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL18 | CL16β |
| True latency | 10.0 ns | 8.9 nsβ |
Features
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB | G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | Yes | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB | G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $347.99 | β |
| Best price | Out of stock | CA$401.78β |
| Price per GB | CA$11.031β | CA$12.556 |