G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
- GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 52 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).