G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 vs Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46, at $15.417/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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G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 vs Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
The G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to $15.417/GB. No usable price is on file for Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB, so it cannot be ranked on price per GB at all.
Capacity and module layout
The G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 is 2x48GB and the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB is 2x16GB. Total capacity runs from 32GB on the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB to 96GB on the G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 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 G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 at 5,600 MT/s CL46 and the Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB 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. Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB 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 DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at $15.417/GB, 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 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 96GBβ | 32GB |
| Module layout | 2Γ48GB | 2Γ16GB |
| Module count | 2 | 2 |
| Form factor | SODIMM | SODIMM |
| Category | laptop | laptop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | G.Skill Ripjaws SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 2x48GB CL46 | Kingston ValueRAM DDR5-5600 SODIMM 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | $1,479.99β | Out of stock |
| Price per GB | $15.417β | β |