Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Capacity25
Speed26
Latency97
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
43Gear score43
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity6 GB
2×8 GBKit3×2 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9
≈ $138Estimated price—

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 G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43. Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).