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G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs GeIL Ultra PLUS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 35.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
VS
RAM · GeIL

GeIL Ultra PLUS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL6
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency97
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and GeIL Ultra PLUS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 35 and 36.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: GeIL Ultra PLUS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
  • CAS latency: GeIL Ultra PLUS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL7).
  • GeIL Ultra PLUS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

GeIL Ultra PLUS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7GeIL Ultra PLUS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6
35Gear score36
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×4 GBKit2×2 GB
1,066 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL6
≈ $64Estimated price—

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 (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 or GeIL Ultra PLUS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and GeIL Ultra PLUS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 35 and 36. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: GeIL Ultra PLUS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: GeIL Ultra PLUS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL7).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL Ultra PLUS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).