G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).