G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16 · 2017Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL14G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.
- Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
- Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 | Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Gear score | 66 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 2,800 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 HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 better?
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16). Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).