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Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency96
Generation25
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
  • G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
57Gear score57
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit4×4 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL11
—Estimated price≈ $142

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 3000 CL16 or G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 better?

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Total capacity: G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Sniper 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).