ADATA Flame 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
ADATA Flame 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8ADATA Flame 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: ADATA Flame 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL16).
- G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
ADATA Flame 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA Flame 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 | G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 Flame 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 or G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
ADATA Flame 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: ADATA Flame 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: ADATA Flame 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).