G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs GeIL Black Dragon 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10GeIL Black Dragon 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and GeIL Black Dragon 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: GeIL Black Dragon 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: GeIL Black Dragon 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about speed, true latency.
GeIL Black Dragon 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | GeIL Black Dragon 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 1866 CL10 or GeIL Black Dragon 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and GeIL Black Dragon 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: GeIL Black Dragon 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: GeIL Black Dragon 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).