Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed49
Latency84
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 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: Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
  • Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
56Gear score56
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×16 GBKit1×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL15
≈ $120Estimated 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 Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 better?

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 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: Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).