Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

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
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 34.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (4 GB vs 3 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
  • G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 11.3 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 X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
33Gear score34
DDR3TypeDDR3
3 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×1 GBKit2×2 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL9
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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 X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (4 GB vs 3 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).