G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19
G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL19G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.
- Speed: G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL19).
- G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 | G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gear score | 71 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 3,600 MHz |
| CL14 | CAS latency | CL19 |
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 3200 CL14 or G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 better?
G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Speed: G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL19). G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 10.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Sniper X 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).