G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16 · 2017G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3866 MHz · CL18G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 has lower true latency (9.3 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 | G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Gear score | 66 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 3,866 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| 2017 | Release year | — |
| ≈ $74 | 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 3000 CL16 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 better?
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws V 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).