Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB vs G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x8GB 3600 CL18
No value winner: every one of the 2 kits compared is out of stock, so none of their price-per-GB figures is a price you can actually pay today. On specs, the Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB clocks highest at 3,600 MT/s.
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Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB vs G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x8GB 3600 CL18: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
There is no price-per-GB winner in this comparison: every kit is out of stock, and an out-of-stock price is not a value. On the last prices recorded, the figures were Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB at CA$11.031/GB and G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x8GB 3600 CL18 at CA$10.624/GB.
Capacity and module layout
The Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB is 2x16GB and the G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x8GB 3600 CL18 is 2x8GB. Total capacity runs from 16GB on the G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x8GB 3600 CL18 to 32GB on the Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB β 100% more memory. 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 2x8GB 3600 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
Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB and G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x8GB 3600 CL18 are out of stock, so those prices are 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 2x8GB 3600 CL18.
Which of these 2 kits should you buy?
No recommendation today: every one of the 2 kits compared is out of stock, and a price-per-GB figure nobody can pay is not a value. On paper the Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB is the quickest at 3,600 MT/s, so it is the one to watch for. Wait for stock before committing β the price-per-GB order can change the moment one of them is listed again.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3600 2x16GB | G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3600 2x8GB 3600 CL18 |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 32GBβ | 16GB |
| Module layout | 2Γ16GB | 2Γ8GB |
| 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 2x8GB 3600 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 2x8GB 3600 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 2x8GB 3600 CL18 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $347.99 | β |
| Best price | Out of stock | Out of stock |
| Price per GB | CA$11.031 | CA$10.624β |