Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

3×1 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 33.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 34.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed23
Latency77
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (4 GB vs 3 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
  • G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 11.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
33Gear score34
DDR3TypeDDR3
3 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×1 GBKit1×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL11

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 F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 better?

G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (4 GB vs 3 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).