G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL8G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Gear score | 34 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 33 and 34. Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8). G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).