Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

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
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 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 6 GB).
  • Speed: Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
  • Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 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

Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
35Gear score36
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity6 GB
2×4 GBKit3×2 GB
1,066 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL7
≈ $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 Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 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 6 GB). Speed: Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).