G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL6G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 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: OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL7).
- OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 10.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about total capacity.
OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL6 |
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 OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 better?
G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 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: OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL7).
Which one is faster?
Speed: OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).