G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Silicon Power SP008GBLVU480G02 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Silicon Power SP008GBLVU480G02 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Silicon Power SP008GBLVU480G02 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 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: Silicon Power SP008GBLVU480G02 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL40).
- G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 16.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Silicon Power SP008GBLVU480G02 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Silicon Power SP008GBLVU480G02 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR5 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 4,800 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL40 |
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 Silicon Power SP008GBLVU480G02 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 better?
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Silicon Power SP008GBLVU480G02 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 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: Silicon Power SP008GBLVU480G02 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Silicon Power SP008GBLVU480G02 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).