G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs G.Skill F3-12800CL8TU-6GBPI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7G.Skill F3-12800CL8TU-6GBPI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and G.Skill F3-12800CL8TU-6GBPI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Total capacity: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill F3-12800CL8TU-6GBPI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
- G.Skill F3-12800CL8TU-6GBPI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill F3-12800CL8TU-6GBPI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | G.Skill F3-12800CL8TU-6GBPI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or G.Skill F3-12800CL8TU-6GBPI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and G.Skill F3-12800CL8TU-6GBPI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: G.Skill F3-12800CL8TU-6GBPI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill F3-12800CL8TU-6GBPI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).