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Crucial 64GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 vs G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40

Specifications, performance and current prices compared in United States · USD · prices checked through Oct 17, 2026

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Key differences at a glance

Capabilityprice excluded

Crucial 64GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 leads in 0 scenarios, G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40 in 1, 2 even. G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40 is ahead for Gaming. View grades →

Valueunder Balanced

G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40 has the higher Value under these priorities (75 vs 66).

Pricecurrent market snapshot

G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40 costs less right now ($1,080 vs $960, 11% apart).

How priorities change the comparison Crucial 64GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 has higher Value under 0 presets · G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40 under 4 · 0 even
Priority Crucial 64GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40
6675
6371
8391
7682

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Price difference and break-even price

Under Balanced, each product holds or loses the higher Value at one price, with the other held at its current price. Enter the prices you were actually offered to see the answer for your deal.

Crucial 64GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40

Current comparison price

$1,080 Value 66

Crucial 64GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 matches the Value of G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40 (at $960) at $863 or less.

G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40

Current comparison price

$960 Value 75

G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40 keeps the higher Value up to $1,202 (with Crucial 64GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 at $1,080).

A crossover is a calculation under the active priorities and today's market frame, not a price forecast.

Price comparison: current offers

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Crucial 64GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40

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  2. $1,080Crucial 64GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40Newegg · checked · Affiliate linkGo to offer →
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  4. $790Crucial CT2K32G48C40S5 64GB 2x32GB DDR5 SODIMM Memory Kit 4800MHz 40-39-39 1.1VCentralComputer · last seen · no longer in the retailer’s listingView listing

G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40

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  2. $960Best priceG.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40Newegg · checked · Affiliate linkGo to offer →
  3. $1,185G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40MemoryC · checked · Affiliate linkGo to offer →
  4. Currently unavailable · last seen
  5. $960G.SKILL Ripjaws M5 RGB Series 64GB (2 x 32GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600) Desktop Memory Model F5-5200J4040A32GX2-RM5RWNewegg · last seen · no longer in the retailer’s listing · Affiliate linkView listing

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Performance and key differences

What each product can do for a job, graded S to F with price left out, and the measured indexes behind it.

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Crucial 64GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40
GamingD #370C #311
ProductivityA #106A #103
24/7 ServerB #106B #103
Memory performance11
Data rate4,8005,200

Where each one leads

  • Lower current price · Higher Value with these priorities · Better grade for Gaming · Higher speed · More offers

Specifications compared

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Crucial 64GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40
Memory
Speed4,800 MT/s5,200 MT/s
Kit
RGB lightingNoYes
Product
BrandCrucialG.SKILL

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Which one to choose: where each wins

Conditions drawn from the data above, not a universal recommendation. The better choice depends on which of these matter to you.

Crucial 64GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 fits better when…

No measured advantage in this data. Decide on availability, platform fit or the offer you find.

G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40 fits better when…

  • the job is Gaming: higher capability grade
  • Data rate matters: higher index
  • your priorities are Balanced: higher Value
  • the budget decides: 11% lower current price
  • Speed matters: 5,200 MT/s vs 4,800 MT/s

Nearby market alternative

Worth considering instead
Klevv BOLT 32GB DDR5 6400MHz CL30 — same S-tier capability for Gaming, about $440 cheaper · Value 96.
Neither of the two above is the only answer — this one clears the same bar for less. ⇄ Compare all three

Questions and methodology

Which one is better, Crucial 64GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 or G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40?

It depends on the question. For capability (price left out) see the grades by use case; for how good the current price is for what you get, see Value under your priorities; and for the cheapest option today, see current prices. This page keeps the three apart and does not name one overall winner.

Which has the higher Value right now?

Under Balanced, G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40 has the higher Value (75 vs 66) in the market snapshot of Oct 17, 2026. Value changes with your priorities and with prices.

At what price does the answer change?

Under Balanced, with G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40 at its current price, Crucial 64GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 reaches equal Value at $863. It is a calculation, not a price forecast.

Which one is more capable, ignoring price?

Crucial 64GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 leads in 0 scenarios, G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40 in 1, 2 even. G.SKILL Ripjaws 64GB DDR5 5200MHz CL40 is ahead for Gaming.

Where can I compare current offers?

The offers section lists every new offer we track for both products in United States, with the date each price was checked. Open in Compare to add more products.

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