G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Mushkin 974136A 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Mushkin 974136A 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Mushkin 974136A 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Total capacity: Mushkin 974136A 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin 974136A 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | Mushkin 974136A 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL13 |
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 1866 CL9 or Mushkin 974136A 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Mushkin 974136A 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: Mushkin 974136A 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13). G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).