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AMD Entertainment Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

RAM · AMD

AMD Entertainment Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 35.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
Verdict

AMD Entertainment Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 35.

  • Speed: AMD Entertainment Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

AMD Entertainment Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AMD Entertainment Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
36Gear score35
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit2×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,066 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL7
—Estimated price≈ $64

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 AMD Entertainment Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?

AMD Entertainment Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 35. Speed: AMD Entertainment Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11). G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: AMD Entertainment Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).