G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 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 8 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
- Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 better?
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 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 8 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).