ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL11ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34.
- Total capacity: ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 has lower true latency (11.8 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Gear score | 34 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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FAQ
Is ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 better?
ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34. Total capacity: ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).