What is the meaning of CL2 and CL3 in memory, with one better?

[tennisp13]

Hi guys,

It's just me or I totally forgot. So, what does the meaning of CL=2, CL=2.5 and CL=3 in memory? And which is better? Also, does the NanoSecond important?

Thanks for all the respone..

Phil

 

[wasnlos]

stands for CAS LATENCY,
the smaller the number the faster the RAM,
the faster the RAM the better

 

[NelsonMuntz]

The CAS Latency is applicable to the initial read/write in a cycle and the lower the number the faster it is (lower latency = faster intial access).