Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
VS
RAM · OCZ

OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
  • OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
42Gear score42
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×4 GBKit2×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL9

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 1600 CL8 or OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 better?

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).

Which one is faster?

Speed: OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).