Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16
Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3400 MHz · CL16Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.
- Speed: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 | G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Gear score | 72 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 3,600 MHz | Speed | 3,400 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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FAQ
Is Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 or G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 better?
Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Speed: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18). G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3400 CL16 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,400 MHz).