G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
4×16 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
- G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 4×16 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL13 |
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 Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Proline 64GB (4x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).