Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Lexar Hades RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

8×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · Lexar

Lexar Hades RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency80
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Lexar Hades RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Lexar Hades RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Lexar Hades RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9Lexar Hades RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18
67Gear score67
DDR3TypeDDR4
64 GBTotal capacity16 GB
8×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL18

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 Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 or Lexar Hades RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Lexar Hades RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Lexar Hades RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Lexar Hades RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL18 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).