Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 vs Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB, at CA$9.062/GB β it is the only kit here that is both priced and in stock, which makes it the default pick until the others return.
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Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 vs Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
The Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to CA$9.062/GB. Out-of-stock kits are excluded from the price winner, which leaves Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 out of the ranking above.
Capacity and module layout
The Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 is 1x16GB and the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB is 2x8GB. Every kit here totals 16GB, so capacity is not the deciding factor. Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 ships as a single module: that leaves slots free for a later capacity upgrade, but one stick runs single-channel on a dual-channel board until a matching second module is added. Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB arrives as a matched multi-module kit and populates at least two channels out of the box.
Speed and latency
Clocks and timings: the Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 at 2,133 MT/s CL15 and the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB at 2,666 MT/s CL19. The Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB clocks highest at 2,666 MT/s, 25% above the Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 at 2,133 MT/s. True latency, where lower is better, favours the Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 at 14.1 ns against 14.3 ns on the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB. That is the figure that settles a higher-CAS-at-higher-clock argument; MT/s or CAS on its own does not.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB at CA$144.99. Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 is out of stock, so its price is the last recorded rather than something you can pay today. No MSRP is on file for any of these kits, so street price is the only reference point.
Which of these 2 kits should you buy?
Buy the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at CA$9.062/GB, and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle. That recommendation ignores Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15, which is out of stock.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 16GBβ | 16GB |
| Module layout | 1Γ16GB | 2Γ8GB |
| Module count | 1 | 2 |
| Form factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Category | desktop | desktop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed | 2,133 MT/s | 2,666 MT/sβ |
| CAS latency | CL15β | CL19 |
| True latency | 14.1 nsβ | 14.3 ns |
Features
| Specification | Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | Out of stock | CA$144.99β |
| Price per GB | CA$12.124 | CA$9.062β |