G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $52 |
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 Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston KCP426SS8/8 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).