G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 11.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 | Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Gear score | 64 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 2,933 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| ≈ $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 Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 better?
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL17 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).