G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Mushkin Ridgeback 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Mushkin Ridgeback 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Mushkin Ridgeback 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: Mushkin Ridgeback 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).
- Mushkin Ridgeback 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.
Mushkin Ridgeback 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 | Mushkin Ridgeback 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 Mushkin Ridgeback 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Mushkin Ridgeback 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: Mushkin Ridgeback 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: Mushkin Ridgeback 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).