Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
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RAM · GeIL

GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL16).
Pick this

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
51Gear score51
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×8 GBKit1×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL16

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 EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 better?

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).