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 G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46, at $15.417/GB β 18% cheaper per gigabyte than the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB. 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 G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 leads at $15.417/GB, 18% cheaper per gigabyte than the next kit, the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB at $18.747/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 $1,479.99 and the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB at $299.95. The lowest current outlay is the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB at $299.95, 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 SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at $15.417/GB β 18% under the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 1x16GB, the next cheapest per gigabyte β and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle.
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 | $1,479.99 | $299.95β |
| Price per GB | $15.417β | $18.747 |