G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 vs GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3333 MHz · CL16G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
- GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
If you care most about total capacity.
GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 | GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Gear score | 62 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 3,333 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 2800 CL17 or GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 better?
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: GeIL Dragon RAM 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).