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G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs Transcend aXeRAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed28
Latency94
Generation25
VS
RAM · Transcend

Transcend aXeRAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed26
Latency97
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Transcend aXeRAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46.

  • Speed: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Transcend aXeRAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
  • Transcend aXeRAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Transcend aXeRAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10Transcend aXeRAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
46Gear score46
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit2×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL9

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 Transcend aXeRAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?

G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Transcend aXeRAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46. Speed: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: Transcend aXeRAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10). Transcend aXeRAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ares 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).