Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 vs G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
1×32 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16 · 2017Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.
- Total capacity: Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 | G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Gear score | 66 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×32 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL18 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| — | Release year | 2017 |
| ≈ $134 | Estimated price | ≈ $74 |
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 Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 or G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 better?
Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Corsair ValueSelect 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 ≈ $134, G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 ≈ $74. Current prices vary by store.