Corsair Vengeance DDR5-4800 SODIMM 1x32GB vs G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x16GB CL40
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x16GB CL40, at β¬15.114/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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Comparable or lower specs
Corsair Vengeance DDR5-4800 SODIMM 1x32GB vs G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x16GB CL40: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
The G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x16GB CL40 is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to β¬15.114/GB. Out-of-stock kits are excluded from the price winner, which leaves Corsair Vengeance DDR5-4800 SODIMM 1x32GB out of the ranking above.
Capacity and module layout
The Corsair Vengeance DDR5-4800 SODIMM 1x32GB is 1x32GB and the G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x16GB CL40 is 2x16GB. Every kit here totals 32GB, so capacity is not the deciding factor. Corsair Vengeance DDR5-4800 SODIMM 1x32GB 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 DDR5-4800 2x16GB CL40 arrives as a matched multi-module kit and populates at least two channels out of the box.
Speed and latency
Clocks and timings: the Corsair Vengeance DDR5-4800 SODIMM 1x32GB at 4,800 MT/s CL40 and the G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x16GB CL40 at 4,800 MT/s CL40. True latency is level across every kit that publishes it, at 16.7 ns, so real-world latency is not what separates them.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x16GB CL40 at β¬483.65. Corsair Vengeance DDR5-4800 SODIMM 1x32GB 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 SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x16GB CL40. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at β¬15.114/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 DDR5-4800 SODIMM 1x32GB is the faster kit at 4,800 MT/s β expect to pay for it. That recommendation ignores Corsair Vengeance DDR5-4800 SODIMM 1x32GB, which is out of stock.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance DDR5-4800 SODIMM 1x32GB | G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x16GB CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 32GBβ | 32GB |
| Module layout | 1Γ32GB | 2Γ16GB |
| Module count | 1 | 2 |
| Form factor | SODIMM | SODIMM |
| Category | laptop | laptop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance DDR5-4800 SODIMM 1x32GB | G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x16GB CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed | 4,800 MT/sβ | 4,800 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL40β | CL40 |
| True latency | 16.7 nsβ | 16.7 ns |
Features
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance DDR5-4800 SODIMM 1x32GB | G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x16GB CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance DDR5-4800 SODIMM 1x32GB | G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x16GB CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | Out of stock | β¬483.65β |
| Price per GB | β¬14.689β | β¬15.114 |