G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Panram Hercules 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Panram Hercules 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Panram Hercules 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 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 16 GB).
- Speed: Panram Hercules 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- Panram Hercules 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Panram Hercules 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Panram Hercules 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 Panram Hercules 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Panram Hercules 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 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 16 GB). Speed: Panram Hercules 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Panram Hercules 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).