Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 vs G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB, at CA$26.042/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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Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 vs G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
The G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to CA$26.042/GB. Out-of-stock kits are excluded from the price winner, which leaves Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 out of the ranking above.
Capacity and module layout
The Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 is 1x16GB and the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB is 2x48GB. Total capacity runs from 16GB on the Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 to 96GB on the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB β 500% more memory. Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 ships as a single module: that leaves slots free for a later capacity upgrade, but one stick runs single-channel on a dual-channel board until a matching second module is added. G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB arrives as a matched multi-module kit and populates at least two channels out of the box.
Speed and latency
Clocks and timings: the Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 at 4,800 MT/s CL40 and the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB at 5,200 MT/s CL40. The G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB clocks highest at 5,200 MT/s, 8% above the Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 at 4,800 MT/s. True latency, where lower is better, favours the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB at 15.4 ns against 16.7 ns on the Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40. 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 M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB at CA$2,499.99. Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 is out of stock, so its price is the last recorded rather than something you can pay today. No MSRP is on file for any of these kits, so street price is the only reference point.
Which of these 2 kits should you buy?
Buy the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at CA$26.042/GB, and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle. That recommendation ignores Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40, which is out of stock.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 16GB | 96GBβ |
| Module layout | 1Γ16GB | 2Γ48GB |
| Module count | 1 | 2 |
| Form factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Category | desktop | desktop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed | 4,800 MT/s | 5,200 MT/sβ |
| CAS latency | CL40β | CL40 |
| True latency | 16.7 ns | 15.4 nsβ |
Features
| Specification | Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | Yes |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Crucial DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 4800 CL40 | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | Out of stock | CA$2,499.99β |
| Price per GB | CA$30.323 | CA$26.042β |