Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs Kingston FURY Impact 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38

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 · Kingston

Kingston FURY Impact 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38

2×8 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL38
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed62
Latency51
Generation100
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Kingston FURY Impact 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Speed: Kingston FURY Impact 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL38).
  • G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 15.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston FURY Impact 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16Kingston FURY Impact 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed4,800 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL38
2017Release year—
≈ $74Estimated price≈ $146

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 Kingston FURY Impact 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 better?

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Kingston FURY Impact 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Speed: Kingston FURY Impact 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL38). G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 15.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston FURY Impact 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 ≈ $74, Kingston FURY Impact 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 ≈ $146. Current prices vary by store.