Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 vs GeIL SUPER HERO 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity90
Speed52
Latency83
Generation62
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RAM · GeIL

GeIL SUPER HERO 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency94
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 and GeIL SUPER HERO 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: GeIL SUPER HERO 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
  • GeIL SUPER HERO 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 10.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

GeIL SUPER HERO 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16GeIL SUPER HERO 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17
73Gear score73
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×8 GBKit4×4 GB
2,933 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL17

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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 or GeIL SUPER HERO 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 better?

G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 and GeIL SUPER HERO 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: GeIL SUPER HERO 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL SUPER HERO 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL17 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).