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Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs Mushkin Redline Lumina 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed60
Latency98
Generation62
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline Lumina 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed49
Latency74
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and Mushkin Redline Lumina 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Redline Lumina 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL17).
  • Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

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

Pick this

Mushkin Redline Lumina 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14Mushkin Redline Lumina 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
62Gear score62
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL14CAS latencyCL17

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 3200 CL14 or Mushkin Redline Lumina 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 better?

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and Mushkin Redline Lumina 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline Lumina 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).