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Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 vs G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

RAM · Crucial

Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11

1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity65
Speed12
Latency47
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
Verdict

Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 and G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

  • Total capacity: Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
  • G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 has lower true latency (14.1 ns vs 16.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
39Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×16 GBKit1×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL15
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FAQ

Is Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 or G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?

Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 and G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).