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G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 vs GeIL EVO CORSA 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

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
VS
RAM · GeIL

GeIL EVO CORSA 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and GeIL EVO CORSA 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 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 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: GeIL EVO CORSA 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
  • GeIL EVO CORSA 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

GeIL EVO CORSA 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11GeIL EVO CORSA 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
53Gear score53
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL9

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 GeIL EVO CORSA 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and GeIL EVO CORSA 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 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 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: GeIL EVO CORSA 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). GeIL EVO CORSA 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 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 1,866 MHz).