G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL13).
- G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 | Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gear score | 46 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL13 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $92 |
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 2133 CL10 or Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46. Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).