Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 vs Samsung M386A4G40DM0-CPB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

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 · Samsung

Samsung M386A4G40DM0-CPB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×32 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Samsung M386A4G40DM0-CPB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 61.

  • Total capacity: Samsung M386A4G40DM0-CPB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Samsung M386A4G40DM0-CPB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
  • G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 has lower true latency (12.1 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung M386A4G40DM0-CPB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17Samsung M386A4G40DM0-CPB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
62Gear score61
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit1×32 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL15
—Estimated price≈ $100

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 Samsung M386A4G40DM0-CPB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Samsung M386A4G40DM0-CPB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 61. Total capacity: Samsung M386A4G40DM0-CPB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung M386A4G40DM0-CPB 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).