G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
- G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11). G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).