G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs GeIL Polaris RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17GeIL Polaris RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and GeIL Polaris RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 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: GeIL Polaris RGB 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).
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
GeIL Polaris RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | GeIL Polaris RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 4,800 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL40 |
| ≈ $70 | 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 (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or GeIL Polaris RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 better?
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and GeIL Polaris RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 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: GeIL Polaris RGB 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: GeIL Polaris RGB 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).