G.Skill Aegis 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7G.Skill Aegis 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 35.
- Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
- G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 35 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,066 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL7 |
| ≈ $50 | Estimated price | ≈ $54 |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 35. Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11). G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 ≈ $50, G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 ≈ $54. Current prices vary by store.