G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs Kingston HX421S14IBK4/32 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16 · 2017Kingston HX421S14IBK4/32 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
4×16 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL14G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Kingston HX421S14IBK4/32 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.
- Total capacity: Kingston HX421S14IBK4/32 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HX421S14IBK4/32 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
- G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Kingston HX421S14IBK4/32 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 | Kingston HX421S14IBK4/32 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Gear score | 66 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 64 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×16 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL14 |
| 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 Kingston HX421S14IBK4/32 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 better?
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Kingston HX421S14IBK4/32 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: Kingston HX421S14IBK4/32 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HX421S14IBK4/32 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).