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Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed76
Latency93
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Total capacity: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).
  • G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×16 GBKit2×4 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL19

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 Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 or G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 better?

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4000 CL19 leads (4,000 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).