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G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6

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 Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL6
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL15).
  • OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 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 Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
39Gear score39
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit2×2 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL6

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 Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 better?

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL15). OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

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