Memory kits / Comparison

Avexir Core Blue 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4 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 Ripjaws 4 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 Ripjaws 4 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 Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws 4 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 Ripjaws 4 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 Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
60Gear score60
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×4 GBKit1×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL16

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

Avexir Core Blue 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL17 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4 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 Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).