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Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

RAM · Crucial

Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 33.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 33.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 33.

  • Total capacity: Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
  • G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Pick this

G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
33Gear score33
DDR3TypeDDR3
6 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×2 GBKit2×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL7

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 CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?

Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 33. Total capacity: Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial CT3KIT25664BD160B 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).