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Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 vs PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600

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 · PNY

PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5600 MHz
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed77
Generation100
Verdict

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 and PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Speed: PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).
Pick this

PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600
77Gear score77
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit1×16 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed5,600 MHz
CL17CAS latency—

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 PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 better?

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 and PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Speed: PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 leads (5,600 MHz vs 4,000 MHz).