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G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Lexar LD4AS004G-R2666G 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
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RAM · Lexar

Lexar LD4AS004G-R2666G 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Lexar LD4AS004G-R2666G 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Lexar LD4AS004G-R2666G 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
  • G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

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

Pick this

Lexar LD4AS004G-R2666G 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9Lexar LD4AS004G-R2666G 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
43Gear score43
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×8 GBKit1×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL19

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 Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Lexar LD4AS004G-R2666G 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Lexar LD4AS004G-R2666G 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Lexar LD4AS004G-R2666G 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Lexar LD4AS004G-R2666G 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).