Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 vs PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed49
Latency74
Generation62
VS
RAM · PNY

PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed60
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.

  • Speed: PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
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PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200
62Gear score62
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit1×16 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed3,200 MHz
CL17CAS latency—

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 PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 better?

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Speed: PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: PNY XLR8 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 3200 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).