G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs OCZ Reaper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8OCZ Reaper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL6G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and OCZ Reaper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 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).
- CAS latency: OCZ Reaper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL8).
- OCZ Reaper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity.
OCZ Reaper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | OCZ Reaper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 4×2 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL6 |
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 Reaper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 better?
G.Skill ECO 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and OCZ Reaper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 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). CAS latency: OCZ Reaper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL8). OCZ Reaper 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).