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AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 vs G.Skill F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · AMD

AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 37.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency75
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 37.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 and G.Skill F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37.

  • Total capacity: AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
  • G.Skill F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8G.Skill F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
37Gear score37
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity6 GB
2×4 GBKit3×2 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL9

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 Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 or G.Skill F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 and G.Skill F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37. Total capacity: AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: G.Skill F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).