G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 vs Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL13).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL13 |
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 Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).