Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL6
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed26
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41.

  • Speed: G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL17).
  • G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 has lower true latency (6.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6
41Gear score41
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit2×2 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL6

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 NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 better?

G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41. Speed: G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL17). G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 has lower true latency (6.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).