Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency94
Generation25
VS
RAM · GeIL

GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed54
Latency75
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).
  • G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18
55Gear score55
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×4 GBKit1×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL18

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 2133 CL10 or GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 better?

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL18 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).