Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8

Average

Capacity35

Speed18

Latency90

Generation25

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8

Average

Capacity35

Speed18

Latency90

Generation25

Verdict

G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8		G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
42	Gear score	42
DDR3	Type	DDR3
8 GB	Total capacity	8 GB
2×4 GB	Kit	2×4 GB
1,600 MHz	Speed	1,600 MHz
CL8	CAS latency	CL8

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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

Scan my PC See the leaderboard →

FAQ

Is G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

Similar comparisons