G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 12 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 2,000 MHz |
| CL9 | 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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 12 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).