G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 vs G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 | G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 or G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).