G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB 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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G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB 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 G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB out of the ranking above.
Capacity and module layout
The G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB is 2x24GB and the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB is 2x48GB. Total capacity runs from 48GB on the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB to 96GB on the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB 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 G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB at 5,200 MT/s CL40 and the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB at 5,200 MT/s CL40. True latency is level across every kit that publishes it, at 15.4 ns, so real-world latency is not what separates them.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB at CA$2,499.99. G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB 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. If raw speed matters more to you than cost per gigabyte, the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB is the faster kit at 5,200 MT/s β expect to pay for it. That recommendation ignores G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB, which is out of stock.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 48GB | 96GBβ |
| Module layout | 2Γ24GB | 2Γ48GB |
| Module count | 2 | 2 |
| Form factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Category | desktop | desktop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed | 5,200 MT/sβ | 5,200 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL40β | CL40 |
| True latency | 15.4 nsβ | 15.4 ns |
Features
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | Yes | Yes |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x48GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | Out of stock | CA$2,499.99β |
| Price per GB | CA$20.208β | CA$26.042 |