G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).
- G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Gear score | 38 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 1600 CL7 or Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?
G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38. Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10). G.Skill ECO 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).