Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL14

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16 · 2017
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
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RAM · GeIL

GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL14

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency100
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 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: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
  • GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 has lower true latency (7.8 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL14

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL14
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit2×4 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL14
2017Release year—
≈ $74Estimated 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 GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 better?

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 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: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL EVO Potenza AMD Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL14 leads (3,600 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).