G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL20G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL20).
- Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL20 |
| ≈ $120 | Estimated price | — |
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 G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 better?
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL20).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).