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Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12

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
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency80
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16).
  • Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×16 GBKit4×8 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL12

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 Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 better?

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).