G.Skill
RipJaws 5 Series Noir 32 Go (2 x 16 Go) DDR4 3600 MHz CL16
Elite DDR4 Gaming Choice
Validated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar ยท Founder & Senior Editor
DDR4-3600 CL16 is the high-performance sweet spot for AMD Zen 3 and Intel legacy platforms. It aligns the Infinity Fabric perfectly and matches modern DDR5 kits in absolute responsiveness (8.9 ns true latency).
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Price is near its tracked high of $375.76 โ in the top 25% of its recorded range. Prices may fall.
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At a Glance
Strengths
- 4.7โ rating across 247 Amazon reviews
- Compatible with 5 CPU platforms
- Limited Lifetime Warranty from G.Skill
Limitations
- Availability unconfirmed โ may be out of stock or delisted
All points are derived from price data, customer ratings, and product specifications โ not editorial opinion. Updated daily.
Is This RAM Right for You?
Based on DDR4 DIMM specifications.
0GB is below the 16GB minimum recommended for gaming in 2026
0GB is below the recommended minimum for comfortable everyday use
0GB is insufficient for video editing or 3D rendering workloads
Non-ECC RAM is not recommended for servers or NAS โ silent data corruption risk without error correction
This is a desktop DIMM โ laptop upgrades require SO-DIMM modules. See Laptop RAM Prices for compatible options.
Verdicts based on capacity, form factor, and ECC specifications โ not editorial opinion. Capacity recommendations reflect 2026 software requirements.
Price History
Updated daily โ track price trends over time
Current
$319.99
37d Low
$110.00
37d High
$375.76
37d Avg
$283.23
Price Range
Tracked low
$110.00Current
$319.99Tracked high
$375.76Near tracked high
Speed Ranking
Top 2%
3600MHz ranks in the top 2% of all DDR4 speeds tracked (1,546 modules).
Z-Score Deviation
Fair / Average Price
Deviation: 0.47ฯ
This product is currently priced within normal historical margins.
XMP 2.0 / DOCP Profile Activation Required
This is a high-performance DDR4-3600 memory kit. It will NOT run at advertised speeds out of the box.
JEDEC Fallback Behavior
By default, all motherboards boot using safe **JEDEC standards** (typically **2133MT/s**). If you plug this RAM in and boot immediately, your system will downclock to this baseline, losing up to **10% - 20% CPU bandwidth**.
How to Enable XMP/DOCP
- 1.Reboot PC, tap
DelorF2to enter **BIOS**. - 2.Find memory settings and toggle **XMP / DOCP** to **Enabled**.
- 3.Save & Exit (press
F10). PC will reboot at 3600MHz.
Specifications
Memory TypeDDR generation (DDR4 vs DDR5) ยท guide | DDR4 |
SpeedFrequency in MT/s or MHz ยท guide | 3600MHz |
CAS LatencyClock cycles response delay ยท guide | CL16 |
True LatencyAbsolute nanosecond latency | 8.89 ns(Excellent)= (16 ร 2000) รท 3600 |
Form FactorDIMM (Desktop) vs SO-DIMM (Laptop) | Unknown |
ASIN | B07Z86BMCQ |
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Compatible Platforms
Always verify with your motherboard's QVL before purchasing.
Platform Pairing Guide
How well 3600MHz performs on each platform โ based on memory controller characteristics and manufacturer guidance.
| Platform | Benefit |
|---|---|
| AMD AM4 (Ryzen 1000โ5000) | โ Optimal |
| Intel LGA1200 (10th/11th gen) | โ Good |
| Intel LGA1700 DDR4 (12thโ14th gen) | โ Good |
Platform guidance based on AMD and Intel official specifications and independent testing. Always verify compatibility with your specific motherboard's QVL.
Motherboard Compatibility
Most popular DDR4 boards per platform
ASUS TUF Gaming B550-Plus WiFi II / MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk
B550 is the top AM4 chipset. DDR4-3600 CL16 is the sweet spot.
Gigabyte B760M D2H DDR4 / ASUS Prime B760M-A D4
B760 DDR4 boards support 12thโ14th Gen Intel with DDR4.
ASUS Prime B560M-A / MSI MAG B560 Tomahawk WiFi
LGA1200 caps at DDR4-3200. This 3600MHz kit will run at DDR4-3200 on this platform.
Always verify with your board's QVL before purchasing.
DDR4 Price by Capacity
Average $/GB across all DDR4 modules in the database
| Capacity | Avg $/GB |
|---|---|
| 8GB | $9.68/GB |
| 16GB | $9.70/GB |
| 32GB | $9.02/GB |
| 64GB | $8.97/GB |
| 128GB | $6.58/GB |
Also available from G.Skill
Same brand, different configurations
G.Skill
Trident Z Royal Series DDR4 RAM (XMP) 32GB (2x16GB) 3200MT/s CL16-18-18-38 1.35V Intel AMD Desktop Computer Memory U-DIMM - Silver (F4-3200C16D-32GTRS)
G.Skill
G.SKILL FlareX Series DDR4 RAM (XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MT/s CL14-14-14-34 1.35V Intel AMD Desktop Computer Memory U-DIMM - Black (F4-3200C14D-16GFX)
G.Skill
G.SKILL Trident Z RGB Series DDR4 RAM (XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) 3600MT/s CL18-22-22-42 1.35V Intel AMD Desktop Computer Memory U-DIMM (F4-3600C18D-16GTZRX)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the G.Skill 3600MHz DDR4 compatible with my motherboard?
This module is compatible with Intel 11th Gen Core (LGA1200), Intel 12th / 13th / 14th Gen (LGA1700), Intel Core X / Skylake-X (LGA2066 / X299), AMD Ryzen 1000โ5000 (AM4) and 1 more platforms. Always verify with your motherboard's QVL (Qualified Vendor List) before purchasing, as compatibility can vary by board revision.
Is this DDR4 module a good deal right now?
At $319.99, this module is priced near the DDR4 market average. Check the price history chart above to see if prices have been trending up or down recently.
What is 3600MHz RAM used for?
DDR4 RAM is used in Intel LGA1200/LGA1700 and AMD AM4 (Ryzen 1000-5000) systems. It offers excellent value for existing platforms. 3600MHz is the sweet spot for AMD AM4 โ it aligns with the Infinity Fabric 1:1 ratio at 1800MHz.
How does G.Skill RAM compare to other brands?
G.Skill has 260 modules tracked with an average customer rating of 4.6โ . Browse all G.Skill modules or use the comparison tool to see how it stacks up against Corsair, G.Skill, Kingston, and Crucial.
Is 16GB of RAM enough for gaming in 2026?
0GB is below the 16GB minimum recommended for gaming in 2026. Most modern AAA titles require 12โ16GB. Consider upgrading to at least 16GB for a smooth gaming experience.
What is the difference between a single 0GB stick and a 2ร0GB kit?
A single 0GB stick runs in single-channel mode, using only one memory channel. A 2ร0GB kit of the same total capacity runs in dual-channel mode, doubling memory bandwidth and improving real-world performance by 10โ30%. For best performance, always buy RAM in matched pairs.
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Expertly Curated by C.R. Vinoth Kumar
Lead Hardware AnalystC.R. Vinoth Kumar is a senior systems systems engineer and memory hardware architect with over 12 years of experience benchmarking computer components, building performance virtualization servers, and assembling local LLM inference rigs. Every memory module tracked in our database is mathematically checked using custom telemetry to isolate nanosecond CAS latency bounds, price-per-gigabyte market averages, and Ryzen/Intel platform pairings.
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