G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6
G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL6G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 35 and 36.
- Total capacity: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- CAS latency: GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL7).
- GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about total capacity.
GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,066 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL6 |
| ≈ $54 | Estimated price | — |
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 FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 or GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 better?
G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 35 and 36. Total capacity: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL7).
Which one is faster?
Speed: GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).