ADATA XPG Spectrix D41 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
ADATA XPG Spectrix D41 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL18ADATA XPG Spectrix D41 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: ADATA XPG Spectrix D41 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
- ADATA XPG Spectrix D41 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
ADATA XPG Spectrix D41 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA XPG Spectrix D41 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 52 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL18 |
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 Spectrix D41 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 or G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 better?
ADATA XPG Spectrix D41 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: ADATA XPG Spectrix D41 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18). ADATA XPG Spectrix D41 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).