Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 vs Kingston HyperX T1 Black 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

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
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX T1 Black 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

6×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity78
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Kingston HyperX T1 Black 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.

  • Total capacity: Kingston HyperX T1 Black 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX T1 Black 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
  • Kingston HyperX T1 Black 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 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

Kingston HyperX T1 Black 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17Kingston HyperX T1 Black 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
53Gear score53
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity24 GB
1×8 GBKit6×4 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL9

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 Kingston HyperX T1 Black 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Kingston HyperX T1 Black 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX T1 Black 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX T1 Black 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

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