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Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency98
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3466 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed67
Latency87
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Speed: G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL18).
  • Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed3,466 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL18

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 or G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 better?

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Speed: G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL18). Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.4 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3466 CL18 leads (3,466 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).