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ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

RAM · ADATA

ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

6×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity78
Speed18
Latency98
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (24 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL16).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
57Gear score57
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity24 GB
2×4 GBKit6×4 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL16CAS 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 AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 or G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?

ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (24 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).