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Crucial CT4G3ERVDD8186D 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 vs G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

RAM · Crucial

Crucial CT4G3ERVDD8186D 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 31.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed23
Latency62
Generation25
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 31.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency75
Generation25
Verdict

Crucial CT4G3ERVDD8186D 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 31.

  • Speed: Crucial CT4G3ERVDD8186D 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL13).
  • G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial CT4G3ERVDD8186D 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial CT4G3ERVDD8186D 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
31Gear score31
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit2×2 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL13CAS latencyCL8

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 CT4G3ERVDD8186D 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 or G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 better?

Crucial CT4G3ERVDD8186D 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 31. Speed: Crucial CT4G3ERVDD8186D 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL13). G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Crucial CT4G3ERVDD8186D 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).