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G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 34.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed23
Latency77
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 33.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33.

  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 11.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
34Gear score33
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit2×2 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL7

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 CL11 or G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11). G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 11.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).