Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL22

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
VS
RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL22

1×32 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL22
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed52
Latency56
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL22 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL22 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL22).
  • G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 15.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

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

Pick this

Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL22

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL22
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit1×32 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed2,933 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL22
2017Release year—
≈ $74Estimated price≈ $170

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 Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL22 better?

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL22 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL22 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL22).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 ≈ $74, Mushkin Proline 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL22 ≈ $170. Current prices vary by store.