G.Skill F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 vs Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
G.Skill F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
2×1 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL8Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13G.Skill F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 and Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 31.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL13).
- G.Skill F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 | Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Gear score | 31 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 2 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×1 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL13 |
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 F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 or Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
G.Skill F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 and Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 31. Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).