G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL14 vs G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL14
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL14G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
4×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL14 and G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL14 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL14 has lower true latency (9.5 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL14
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL14 | G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Gear score | 67 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×16 GB |
| 2,933 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL14 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL14 or G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL14 and G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67. Total capacity: G.Skill Sniper X 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL14 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL14 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).