G.Skill Flare X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 vs Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
G.Skill Flare X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
8×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL16Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18G.Skill Flare X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
- Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Flare X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 | Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 76 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 64 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 8×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,933 MHz | Speed | 4,000 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $134 |
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 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 or Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 better?
G.Skill Flare X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 and Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Total capacity: G.Skill Flare X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).