Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
VS
RAM · OCZ

OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed26
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41.

  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17).
  • OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
41Gear score41
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit2×2 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL8

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 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 better?

G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41. Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17). OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).