Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill NT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 vs Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill NT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency72
Generation62
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed49
Latency84
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill NT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill NT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill NT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill NT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
50Gear score50
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×8 GBKit1×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL15
≈ $184Estimated price—

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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 or Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 better?

G.Skill NT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 and Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50. Total capacity: G.Skill NT 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).