G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 vs Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL16Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL21G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 59.
- Total capacity: Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL21).
- G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 | Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Gear score | 59 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 3,200 MHz | Speed | 2,933 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL21 |
| ≈ $56 | Estimated price | ≈ $200 |
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 3200 CL16 or Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 better?
G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 and Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 60 and 59. Total capacity: Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL21).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: G.Skill Aegis 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL16 ≈ $56, Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CVF 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 ≈ $200. Current prices vary by store.