Memory kits / Comparison

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed49
Latency84
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
  • Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
72Gear score72
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit4×8 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL15

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 CL18 or Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 better?

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).