G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.
- Speed: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 | G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Gear score | 64 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| ≈ $214 | Estimated price | — |
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 2400 CL11 or G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 better?
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Speed: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).