G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 1600 CL9 or GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).