Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

6×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity50
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
VS
RAM · OCZ

OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Speed: OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
  • OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
39Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR3
12 GBTotal capacity6 GB
6×2 GBKit3×2 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL8

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 F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).

Which one is faster?

Speed: OCZ Gold 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).