Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 vs G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL17G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 and G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL40).
- Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 has lower true latency (8.5 ns vs 15.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 | G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Gear score | 77 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×16 GB |
| 4,000 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL40 |
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 4000 CL17 or G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 better?
Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 and G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).