G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41.
- Total capacity: OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).
- OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Gear score | 41 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?
G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41. Total capacity: OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: OCZ Platinum 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill NT 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).