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G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 vs Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

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 · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency98
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and Mushkin Redline 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: Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
  • Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 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

Mushkin Redline 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 CL11Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
53Gear score53
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit4×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL7

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 Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?

G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and Mushkin Redline 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: Mushkin Redline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11). Mushkin Redline 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).