Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 vs Lexar ARES 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency98
Generation62
VS
RAM · Lexar

Lexar ARES 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed62
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and Lexar ARES 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Speed: Lexar ARES 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).
Pick this

Lexar ARES 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14Lexar ARES 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800
71Gear score71
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit1×16 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed4,800 MHz
CL14CAS 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 X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 or Lexar ARES 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 better?

G.Skill Flare X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL14 and Lexar ARES 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Speed: Lexar ARES 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Lexar ARES 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,200 MHz).