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ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 vs G.Skill F4-3200C15D-16GTZKO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed49
Latency74
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill F4-3200C15D-16GTZKO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and G.Skill F4-3200C15D-16GTZKO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Total capacity: ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill F4-3200C15D-16GTZKO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill F4-3200C15D-16GTZKO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
  • G.Skill F4-3200C15D-16GTZKO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

G.Skill F4-3200C15D-16GTZKO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17G.Skill F4-3200C15D-16GTZKO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15
70Gear score70
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL15

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 Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 or G.Skill F4-3200C15D-16GTZKO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 better?

ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and G.Skill F4-3200C15D-16GTZKO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Total capacity: ADATA XPG Z1 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill F4-3200C15D-16GTZKO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill F4-3200C15D-16GTZKO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill F4-3200C15D-16GTZKO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL15 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).