G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 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: PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).
- PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 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, cAS latency.
PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,066 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL10 |
| ≈ $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 PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 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: PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).