G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Mushkin Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Mushkin Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Mushkin Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 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 12 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Mushkin Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Mushkin Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Mushkin Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,000 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Mushkin Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 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 12 GB). Speed: Mushkin Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).