G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 vs GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL18GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 and GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
- GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
If you care most about speed.
GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 | GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 52 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL18 | 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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 or GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 and GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18). GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL16 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 12.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).