Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Flare X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 vs OLOy Blade RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Flare X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16

8×8 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Capacity100
Speed52
Latency83
Generation62
VS
RAM · OLOy

OLOy Blade RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed76
Latency97
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Flare X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 and OLOy Blade RGB 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: OLOy Blade RGB 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).
  • OLOy Blade RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Flare X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

OLOy Blade RGB 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 CL16OLOy Blade RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18
76Gear score76
DDR4TypeDDR4
64 GBTotal capacity16 GB
8×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,933 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL18

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 OLOy Blade RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 better?

G.Skill Flare X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR4 2933 CL16 and OLOy Blade RGB 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: OLOy Blade RGB 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: OLOy Blade RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL18 leads (4,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).