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Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Latency65
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency72
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50.

  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
50Gear score50
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×8 GBKit2×4 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL15
—Estimated price≈ $76

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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 or G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 better?

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50. Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18). G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB) 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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).