Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs TeamGroup Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18

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 · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3866 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed74
Latency95
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and TeamGroup Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 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: TeamGroup Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • TeamGroup Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 has lower true latency (9.3 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, cAS latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16TeamGroup Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18
66Gear score66
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit2×4 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed3,866 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL18
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 TeamGroup Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 better?

G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and TeamGroup Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 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: TeamGroup Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,000 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Xtreem 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3866 CL18 leads (3,866 MHz vs 3,000 MHz).