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¬6.188/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 Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15 is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to β¬6.188/GB. Out-of-stock kits are excluded from the price winner, which leaves G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 out of the ranking above.
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¬99.00. G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 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 Crucial DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory 1x16GB 2133 CL15. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at β¬6.188/GB, 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. That recommendation ignores G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19, which is out of stock.
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¬99.00β | Out of stock |
| Price per GB | β¬6.188β | β¬9.559 |