G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL9
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2200 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL9 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 Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL9 leads (2,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL9 has lower true latency (8.2 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,200 MHz |
| CL8 | 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 (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL9 better?
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL9 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 Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL9 leads (2,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL9 leads (2,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).