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Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13

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 Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency83
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL18).
  • Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.8 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 Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13
63Gear score62
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit4×4 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL13

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 Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 better?

Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62. Total capacity: Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Acer Predator Talos 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).