Crucial CT32G3ERSLQ41067 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Crucial CT32G3ERSLQ41067 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
1×32 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Crucial CT32G3ERSLQ41067 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT32G3ERSLQ41067 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial CT32G3ERSLQ41067 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT32G3ERSLQ41067 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT32G3ERSLQ41067 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×32 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 1,066 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 CT32G3ERSLQ41067 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 or G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Crucial CT32G3ERSLQ41067 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: Crucial CT32G3ERSLQ41067 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial CT32G3ERSLQ41067 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).