Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 vs G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency87
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency87
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
53Gear score53
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit4×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL11

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 Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.