Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 vs G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15, at β¬6.295/GB β 15% 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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Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 vs G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19: 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 Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 leads at β¬6.295/GB, 15% cheaper per gigabyte than the next kit, the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 at β¬7.423/GB.
Capacity and module layout
The Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 is 1x16GB and the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 is 2x16GB. Total capacity runs from 16GB on the Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 to 32GB on the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 β 100% more memory. 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. G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 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 G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 at 2,666 MT/s CL19. The G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 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 G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19. 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 Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 at β¬100.72 and the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 at β¬237.55. The lowest current outlay is the Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 at β¬100.72, 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 Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15.
Which of these 2 kits should you buy?
Buy the Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at β¬6.295/GB β 15% 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 | Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 16GB | 32GBβ |
| Module layout | 1Γ16GB | 2Γ16GB |
| Module count | 1 | 2 |
| Form factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Category | desktop | desktop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | $298.99 |
| Best price | β¬100.72β | β¬237.55 |
| Price per GB | β¬6.295β | β¬7.423 |