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Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
VS
RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed49
Latency74
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62.

  • Total capacity: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
  • Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
63Gear score62
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit4×4 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL18CAS 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 3600 CL18 or ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 better?

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62. Total capacity: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).