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G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency94
Generation25
VS
RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
  • Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
55Gear score55
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL8
≈ $198Estimated 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 Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 better?

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10). Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).