Memory kits / Comparison

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 vs G.Skill NS 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency65
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill NS 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency72
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and G.Skill NS 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill NS 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
  • G.Skill NS 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill NS 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18G.Skill NS 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
59Gear score59
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL15

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 (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 or G.Skill NS 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 better?

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and G.Skill NS 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill NS 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18). G.Skill NS 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).