G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL18G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 | GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Gear score | 55 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| ≈ $198 | Estimated price | — |
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 2133 CL10 or GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).