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Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs Kingston KSM48R40BS8KMM-16HMR 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KSM48R40BS8KMM-16HMR 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

1×32 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed62
Latency47
Generation100
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Kingston KSM48R40BS8KMM-16HMR 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KSM48R40BS8KMM-16HMR 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston KSM48R40BS8KMM-16HMR 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).
  • Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 16.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KSM48R40BS8KMM-16HMR 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18Kingston KSM48R40BS8KMM-16HMR 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
72Gear score72
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×16 GBKit1×32 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed4,800 MHz
CL18CAS 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 Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 or Kingston KSM48R40BS8KMM-16HMR 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 better?

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Kingston KSM48R40BS8KMM-16HMR 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Total capacity: Kingston KSM48R40BS8KMM-16HMR 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Kingston KSM48R40BS8KMM-16HMR 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz). CAS latency: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL40).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KSM48R40BS8KMM-16HMR 32GB (1x32GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,600 MHz).