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ADATA AD4U2400W4G17-S 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

RAM · ADATA

ADATA AD4U2400W4G17-S 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency98
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA AD4U2400W4G17-S 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA AD4U2400W4G17-S 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).
  • G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA AD4U2400W4G17-S 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA AD4U2400W4G17-S 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
41Gear score41
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity6 GB
1×4 GBKit3×2 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL7

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 ADATA AD4U2400W4G17-S 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?

ADATA AD4U2400W4G17-S 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41. Total capacity: G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: ADATA AD4U2400W4G17-S 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA AD4U2400W4G17-S 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).