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Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed60
Latency80
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

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

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
74Gear score74
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit4×8 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed3,200 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 (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 or G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 better?

Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Z 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).