Crucial DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x32GB 4800 CL40 vs G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x32GB CL40
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x32GB CL40, at β¬15.428/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 SODIMM 1x32GB 4800 CL40 vs G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x32GB CL40: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
The G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x32GB CL40 is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to β¬15.428/GB. Out-of-stock kits are excluded from the price winner, which leaves Crucial DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x32GB 4800 CL40 out of the ranking above.
Capacity and module layout
The Crucial DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x32GB 4800 CL40 is 1x32GB and the G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x32GB CL40 is 2x32GB. Total capacity runs from 32GB on the Crucial DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x32GB 4800 CL40 to 64GB on the G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x32GB CL40 β 100% more memory. Crucial DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x32GB 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 SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x32GB 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 Crucial DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x32GB 4800 CL40 at 4,800 MT/s CL40 and the G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x32GB 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 2x32GB CL40 at β¬987.39. Crucial DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x32GB 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 SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x32GB CL40. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at β¬15.428/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 Crucial DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x32GB 4800 CL40 is the faster kit at 4,800 MT/s β expect to pay for it. That recommendation ignores Crucial DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x32GB 4800 CL40, which is out of stock.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Crucial DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x32GB 4800 CL40 | G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x32GB CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 32GB | 64GBβ |
| Module layout | 1Γ32GB | 2Γ32GB |
| Module count | 1 | 2 |
| Form factor | SODIMM | SODIMM |
| Category | laptop | laptop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Crucial DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x32GB 4800 CL40 | G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x32GB 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 | Crucial DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x32GB 4800 CL40 | G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x32GB CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Crucial DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x32GB 4800 CL40 | G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-4800 2x32GB CL40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | Out of stock | β¬987.39β |
| Price per GB | β¬14.816β | β¬15.428 |