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Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

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 Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 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 Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
59Gear score59
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit4×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL10

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 Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).