G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Mushkin Stealth 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Mushkin Stealth 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Mushkin Stealth 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 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 16 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Mushkin Stealth 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Mushkin Stealth 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Mushkin Stealth 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 Mushkin Stealth 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Mushkin Stealth 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 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 16 GB). Speed: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).