Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

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
VS
RAM · OCZ

OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

  • Total capacity: OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL15).
  • OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 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

OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
39Gear score39
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity6 GB
1×4 GBKit3×2 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL15CAS 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 G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).