Memory kits / Comparison

Avexir Core Blue 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 vs G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

RAM · Avexir

Avexir Core Blue 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency70
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 60.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed60
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Avexir Core Blue 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 and G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60.

  • Total capacity: Avexir Core Blue 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
  • G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Avexir Core Blue 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Avexir Core Blue 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
60Gear score60
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×4 GBKit1×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL16
—Estimated price≈ $56

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FAQ

Is Avexir Core Blue 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 or G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 better?

Avexir Core Blue 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 and G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 60. Total capacity: Avexir Core Blue 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).