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Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed49
Latency70
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
69Gear score69
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×16 GBKit4×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL18

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 3200 CL16 or G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 better?

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).