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Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2933 CL12

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
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2933 CL12

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2933 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16).
  • G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 has lower true latency (8.2 ns vs 8.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2933 CL12

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2933 CL12
65Gear score65
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity32 GB
1×8 GBKit4×8 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,933 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL12

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 Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 better?

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).