Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB vs G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB CL18
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB CL18, at CA$12.764/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 CL18: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
The G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB CL18 is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to CA$12.764/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 CL18 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 CL18 at 3,600 MT/s CL18. True latency is level across every kit that publishes it, at 10 ns, so real-world latency is not what separates them.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB CL18 at CA$408.45. 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 CL18.
Which of these 2 kits should you buy?
Buy the G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB CL18. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at CA$12.764/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 CL18 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 CL18 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed | 3,600 MT/sβ | 3,600 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL18β | CL18 |
| True latency | 10.0 nsβ | 10.0 ns |
Features
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB | G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x16GB CL18 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 CL18 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $347.99 | β |
| Best price | Out of stock | CA$408.45β |
| Price per GB | CA$11.031β | CA$12.764 |