G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs TeamGroup BLS4K8G4D240FSCK 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8TeamGroup BLS4K8G4D240FSCK 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and TeamGroup BLS4K8G4D240FSCK 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 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: TeamGroup BLS4K8G4D240FSCK 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL16).
- G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
TeamGroup BLS4K8G4D240FSCK 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | TeamGroup BLS4K8G4D240FSCK 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 TeamGroup BLS4K8G4D240FSCK 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 better?
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and TeamGroup BLS4K8G4D240FSCK 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 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: TeamGroup BLS4K8G4D240FSCK 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: TeamGroup BLS4K8G4D240FSCK 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).