G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 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 X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Gear score | 38 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?
G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 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 X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).