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Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 vs G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed76
Latency100
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4266 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed79
Latency97
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL19).
  • Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 has lower true latency (8.5 ns vs 8.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19
77Gear score77
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed4,266 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL19
—Estimated price≈ $298

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 Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 better?

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 4,000 MHz). CAS latency: Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL19). Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 has lower true latency (8.5 ns vs 8.9 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).