Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 vs G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed49
Latency74
Generation62
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency98
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).
  • G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
53Gear score53
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit4×4 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL7

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 Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).