G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs VisionTek 900390 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7VisionTek 900390 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
1×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and VisionTek 900390 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 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 2 GB).
- Speed: VisionTek 900390 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
- VisionTek 900390 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
VisionTek 900390 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | VisionTek 900390 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 2 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×2 GB |
| 1,066 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL8 |
| ≈ $64 | Estimated 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 VisionTek 900390 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and VisionTek 900390 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 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 2 GB). Speed: VisionTek 900390 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
Which one is faster?
Speed: VisionTek 900390 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).