Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

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

G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2200 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed29
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 leads (2,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 has lower true latency (6.4 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7
42Gear score42
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
4×2 GBKit2×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,200 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL7

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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 better?

G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 leads (2,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 leads (2,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).