G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 vs Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB, at CA$24.999/GB β 22% cheaper per gigabyte than the G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46. Price per GB is the metric this site ranks value on and lower is better, so that is the kit to beat.
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G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 vs Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
On price per GB β the only value metric this site ranks on, and lower is better β the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB leads at CA$24.999/GB, 22% cheaper per gigabyte than the next kit, the G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 at CA$32.242/GB.
Capacity and module layout
The G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 is 2x48GB and the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB is 1x16GB. Total capacity runs from 16GB on the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB to 96GB on the G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 β 500% more memory. Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB 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 SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 arrives as a matched multi-module kit and populates at least two channels out of the box.
Speed and latency
Clocks and timings: the G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 at 5,600 MT/s CL46 and the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB at 5,600 MT/s CL46. True latency is level across every kit that publishes it, at 16.4 ns, so real-world latency is not what separates them.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 at CA$3,095.23 and the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB at CA$399.99. The lowest current outlay is the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB at CA$399.99, though the smallest total price is not the same question as the best price per GB. 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 Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at CA$24.999/GB β 22% under the G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46, the next cheapest per gigabyte β 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 SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 is the faster kit at 5,600 MT/s β expect to pay for it.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 96GBβ | 16GB |
| Module layout | 2Γ48GB | 1Γ16GB |
| Module count | 2 | 1 |
| Form factor | SODIMM | SODIMM |
| Category | laptop | laptop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed | 5,600 MT/sβ | 5,600 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL46β | CL46 |
| True latency | 16.4 nsβ | 16.4 ns |
Features
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | CA$3,095.23 | CA$399.99β |
| Price per GB | CA$32.242 | CA$24.999β |