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Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

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
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed49
Latency79
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 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: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.4 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

Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
63Gear score63
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit4×4 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL16

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 Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 better?

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 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: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

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