G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL7
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL7
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL7G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL7 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 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL7 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
- G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL7 has lower true latency (6.6 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 Plus Turbulence 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL7
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 Plus Turbulence 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL7 better?
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL7 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 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL7 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL7 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).