Apacer AU 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
Apacer AU 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Apacer AU 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Apacer AU 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Apacer AU 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Apacer AU 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Gear score | 47 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL10 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $86 |
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 Apacer AU 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?
Apacer AU 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Apacer AU 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Apacer AU 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).