Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed28
Latency94
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

8×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
63Gear score62
DDR3TypeDDR3
32 GBTotal capacity64 GB
4×8 GBKit8×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL10

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 2133 CL10 or G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?

G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (64 GB vs 32 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).