Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs G.Skill Ares 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15G.Skill Ares 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
8×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and G.Skill Ares 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
- G.Skill Ares 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ares 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | G.Skill Ares 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Gear score | 54 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 8×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or G.Skill Ares 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?
Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and G.Skill Ares 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial CT16G4DFD8213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).