G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL14G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 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 4 GB).
- Speed: Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL14).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 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 4 GB). Speed: Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL14).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).