G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 vs Mushkin ECO2 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL18Mushkin ECO2 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 and Mushkin ECO2 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.
- Total capacity: Mushkin ECO2 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin ECO2 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 has lower true latency (12.9 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Mushkin ECO2 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 | Mushkin ECO2 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 52 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 Mushkin ECO2 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 and Mushkin ECO2 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Total capacity: Mushkin ECO2 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin ECO2 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL18 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).