Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency98
Generation25
VS
RAM · OCZ

OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed26
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 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: OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
  • OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 8.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
41Gear score41
DDR3TypeDDR3
6 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×2 GBKit2×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL8

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 OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 better?

G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 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: OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).

Which one is faster?

Speed: OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).