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Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20

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 · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency72
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL20).
  • Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

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

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20
65Gear score65
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL20

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 Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 better?

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL20).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).