G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6
G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL6G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41.
- Total capacity: G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL7).
- G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 has lower true latency (6.0 ns vs 8.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Gear score | 41 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,000 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL6 |
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 PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 or G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 better?
G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41. Total capacity: G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL7).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL6 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).