ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 vs G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL19).
- G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 | G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 49 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL19 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 or G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?
ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Total capacity: G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).