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G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency94
Generation25
VS
RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed26
Latency97
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
  • Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
55Gear score55
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit4×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL9
≈ $198Estimated 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 X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 or Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10). Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).