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Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed49
Latency84
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).
  • Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
65Gear score65
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL15

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 3600 CL16 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 better?

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).