G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
1×32 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×32 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,066 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).