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 G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19, at Β£8.707/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 G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
The G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to Β£8.707/GB. No usable price is on file for Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15, so it cannot be ranked on price per GB at all.
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 G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 at Β£278.63. 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. 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 G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at Β£8.707/GB, and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle.
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 | Out of stock | Β£278.63β |
| Price per GB | β | Β£8.707β |