G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 CL11 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).