EVGA SSC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 vs G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
EVGA SSC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17EVGA SSC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Total capacity: EVGA SSC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: EVGA SSC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
- EVGA SSC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
EVGA SSC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| EVGA SSC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL11 | 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 EVGA SSC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 or G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 better?
EVGA SSC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 and G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: EVGA SSC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: EVGA SSC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).