Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 vs Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1800 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 37.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed22
Latency90
Generation25
VS
RAM · Silicon Power

Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz
GEAR SCORE 37.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed46
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 and Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37.

  • Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,800 MHz).
Pick this

Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666
37Gear score37
DDR3TypeDDR4
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×2 GBKit1×4 GB
1,800 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL9CAS latency—

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 Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 or Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 better?

G.Skill Flare 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 and Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37. Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,800 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,800 MHz).