G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 35.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 35 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,066 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL7 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $64 |
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 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 or G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 35. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).