Crucial CT2K16G3S186DM 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 vs G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
Crucial CT2K16G3S186DM 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
2×16 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17Crucial CT2K16G3S186DM 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT2K16G3S186DM 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial CT2K16G3S186DM 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 has lower true latency (12.1 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT2K16G3S186DM 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT2K16G3S186DM 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×16 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL13 | 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 Crucial CT2K16G3S186DM 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 or G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 better?
Crucial CT2K16G3S186DM 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: Crucial CT2K16G3S186DM 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial CT2K16G3S186DM 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).