G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHzG.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | — |
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 Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 better?
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).