Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity90
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
VS
RAM · GeIL

GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 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 4 GB).
  • Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
  • GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
51Gear score51
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity4 GB
4×8 GBKit1×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL16

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 GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 better?

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 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 4 GB). Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).