Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Sniper 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 vs G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Sniper 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed28
Latency94
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency86
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Sniper 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Sniper 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Sniper 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL19).
  • G.Skill Sniper 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 has lower true latency (9.4 ns vs 10.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Sniper 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10

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

Pick this

G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Sniper 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19
63Gear score62
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×8 GBKit1×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL19
≈ $246Estimated 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 Sniper 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 or G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 better?

G.Skill Sniper 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 and G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62. Total capacity: G.Skill Sniper 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Sniper 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Sniper X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3600 CL19 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).