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G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
51Gear score51
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×4 GBKit2×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL8

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 Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

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