Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs OCZ Gold XTE 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10

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 · OCZ

OCZ Gold XTE 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity25
Speed26
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and OCZ Gold XTE 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 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 6 GB).
  • Speed: OCZ Gold XTE 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

OCZ Gold XTE 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8OCZ Gold XTE 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10
42Gear score42
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity6 GB
4×2 GBKit3×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL10

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 OCZ Gold XTE 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 better?

G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and OCZ Gold XTE 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 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 6 GB). Speed: OCZ Gold XTE 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: OCZ Gold XTE 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).