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Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 vs G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · Avexir

Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Latency70
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity90
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 and G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
  • Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 has lower true latency (12.8 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
51Gear score51
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×4 GBKit4×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL17CAS 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 Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 or G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 and G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).