G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
- G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 4×2 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?
G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10). G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).