G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 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 54% cheaper per gigabyte than the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19. Price per GB is the metric this site ranks value on and lower is better, so that is the kit to beat.
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G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 vs Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
On price per GB β the only value metric this site ranks on, and lower is better β the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB leads at CA$9.062/GB, 54% cheaper per gigabyte than the next kit, the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 at CA$19.687/GB.
Capacity and module layout
The G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 is 2x16GB and the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB is 2x8GB. Total capacity runs from 16GB on the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB to 32GB on the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 β 100% more memory. All of them ship as matched multi-module sets, so each populates at least two channels out of the box; on a four-slot board that still leaves room to add capacity later.
Speed and latency
Clocks and timings: the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 at 2,666 MT/s CL19 and the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB at 2,666 MT/s CL19. True latency is level across every kit that publishes it, at 14.3 ns, so real-world latency is not what separates them.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 at CA$629.99 and the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB at CA$144.99. The lowest current outlay is the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB at CA$144.99, though the smallest total price is not the same question as the best price per GB. The G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 carries an MSRP of $298.99. No MSRP is on file for Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB.
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 β 54% under the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19, the next cheapest per gigabyte β and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle. If raw speed matters more to you than cost per gigabyte, the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 is the faster kit at 2,666 MT/s β expect to pay for it.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 32GBβ | 16GB |
| Module layout | 2Γ16GB | 2Γ8GB |
| Module count | 2 | 2 |
| Form factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Category | desktop | desktop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed | 2,666 MT/sβ | 2,666 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL19β | CL19 |
| True latency | 14.3 nsβ | 14.3 ns |
Features
| Specification | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $298.99 | β |
| Best price | CA$629.99 | CA$144.99β |
| Price per GB | CA$19.687 | CA$9.062β |