Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Mushkin Proline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Proline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity50
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Mushkin Proline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Proline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL15).
  • Mushkin Proline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Mushkin Proline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15Mushkin Proline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
39Gear score39
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity12 GB
1×4 GBKit3×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,066 MHz
CL15CAS 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 G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or Mushkin Proline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Mushkin Proline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Proline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).