G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL6G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL8).
- G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL6 |
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 (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 better?
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL8). G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).