G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Mushkin Essentials 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9Mushkin Essentials 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Mushkin Essentials 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
- G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Essentials 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | Mushkin Essentials 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gear score | 46 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL13 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $374 |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 or Mushkin Essentials 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Mushkin Essentials 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46. Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).