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G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

2×16 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency74
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.

  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17).
  • Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 has lower true latency (12.2 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
64Gear score64
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×16 GBKit2×16 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL13

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 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 better?

G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Speed: G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17). Kingston Impact 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 has lower true latency (12.2 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).