G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) 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 (2x8GB) 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).
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about total capacity.
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 (2x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL15 |
| ≈ $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 Mushkin Redline 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 better?
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) 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 (2x8GB) 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).