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G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 vs Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 31.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency75
Generation25
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 31.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 and Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 31.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
  • G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
31Gear score31
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity6 GB
2×2 GBKit3×2 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL8CAS 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 ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 or Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 and Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 31. Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9). G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).