Ripple can beat ethereum and it is not impossible. We can remember that recent past Ripple beat Ethereum for 3 months and after that Ethereum regained its position and now 4x different between Ripple and Ethereum. If Ripple hits $1.00 and ethereum remains $450-$500, Ripple will beat Ethereum. Standing at present position, it is difficult but not impossible at all as we have witnessed this before.