Crucial CT8G48C40S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 vs G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
Crucial CT8G48C40S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Crucial CT8G48C40S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 and G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial CT8G48C40S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL40).
- G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 has lower true latency (14.2 ns vs 16.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial CT8G48C40S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial CT8G48C40S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 | G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 4,800 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL40 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| ≈ $42 | Estimated price | ≈ $70 |
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 CT8G48C40S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 or G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
Crucial CT8G48C40S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 and G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial CT8G48C40S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial CT8G48C40S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Crucial CT8G48C40S5 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 ≈ $42, G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 ≈ $70. Current prices vary by store.