G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 vs Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
- Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
If you care most about total capacity.
Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 | Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 3,000 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 better?
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston Savage 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).