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G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

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 · OCZ

OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed28
Latency94
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 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: OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
  • OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 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

OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
51Gear score51
DDR3TypeDDR3
32 GBTotal capacity12 GB
4×8 GBKit3×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL10

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 OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 better?

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 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: OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: OCZ Flex EX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).