G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Gear score | 38 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 or G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?
G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).