G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 3×4 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 G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?
G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).