AMD Performance Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
AMD Performance Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17AMD Performance Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Total capacity: AMD Performance Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: AMD Performance Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
- AMD Performance Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
AMD Performance Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| AMD Performance Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 AMD Performance Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 better?
AMD Performance Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: AMD Performance Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: AMD Performance Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).