Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x8GB vs G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB, at $14.583/GB β 21% cheaper per gigabyte than the Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x8GB. 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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Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x8GB vs G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB: 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 G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB leads at $14.583/GB, 21% cheaper per gigabyte than the next kit, the Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x8GB at $18.437/GB.
Capacity and module layout
The Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x8GB is 2x8GB and the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB is 2x24GB. Total capacity runs from 16GB on the Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x8GB to 48GB on the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB β 200% 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 Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x8GB at 5,200 MT/s CL40 and the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB 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 Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x8GB at $294.99 and the G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB at $699.99. The lowest current outlay is the Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x8GB at $294.99, 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 G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at $14.583/GB β 21% under the Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x8GB, 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 Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x8GB is the faster kit at 5,200 MT/s β expect to pay for it.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x8GB | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 16GB | 48GBβ |
| Module layout | 2Γ8GB | 2Γ24GB |
| Module count | 2 | 2 |
| Form factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Category | desktop | desktop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x8GB | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x8GB | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | Yes |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 2x8GB | G.Skill Ripjaws M5 RGB DDR5-5200 2x24GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | $294.99β | $699.99 |
| Price per GB | $18.437 | $14.583β |