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ADATA XPG GAMMIX D10 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG GAMMIX D10 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA XPG GAMMIX D10 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA XPG GAMMIX D10 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL16).
  • G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG GAMMIX D10 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG GAMMIX D10 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
51Gear score51
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×4 GBKit4×4 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL8

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 XPG GAMMIX D10 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 or G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

ADATA XPG GAMMIX D10 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG GAMMIX D10 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG GAMMIX D10 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).