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Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 vs Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency100
Generation62
VS
RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL36
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed62
Latency56
Generation100
Verdict

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL36).
  • Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 has lower true latency (7.8 ns vs 15.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36
75Gear score75
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed4,800 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL36

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 3600 CL14 or Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 better?

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL36).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL36 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).