G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 vs Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
8×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).
- Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 | Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Gear score | 62 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 8×8 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Beast 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).