Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 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 4 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL15).
  • G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
39Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×4 GBKit1×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL15
—Estimated price≈ $60

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 NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 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 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).