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Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 vs Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21

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
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL21
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed52
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL21).
  • Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
59Gear score59
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,933 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL21

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 Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 better?

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL21). Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).