Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs TeamGroup Elite 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

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 · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed40
Latency66
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and TeamGroup Elite 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 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: TeamGroup Elite 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL16).
  • G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

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

Pick this

TeamGroup Elite 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8TeamGroup Elite 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
42Gear score42
DDR3TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×4 GBKit1×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL16

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 TeamGroup Elite 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 better?

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and TeamGroup Elite 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 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: TeamGroup Elite 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Elite 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).