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Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 vs Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40

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 · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40

2×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed70
Latency54
Generation100
Verdict

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Mushkin Redline 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).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 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 CL17Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40
77Gear score77
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit2×16 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL40

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 Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 better?

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 and Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline 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: Mushkin Redline 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL40 leads (5,200 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).