G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 vs Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
- Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).