G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL10G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 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).
- Speed: OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,000 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 better?
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 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). Speed: OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).