G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs GeIL EVO VELOCE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8GeIL EVO VELOCE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and GeIL EVO VELOCE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Speed: GeIL EVO VELOCE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
GeIL EVO VELOCE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | GeIL EVO VELOCE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or GeIL EVO VELOCE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and GeIL EVO VELOCE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Speed: GeIL EVO VELOCE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10). G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: GeIL EVO VELOCE 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).