G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 vs Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17, at β¬6.093/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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G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 vs Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
The Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 is the only kit here that is both in stock and priced, working out to β¬6.093/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 G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 is 2x16GB and the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 is 2x16GB. Every kit here totals 32GB, so capacity is not the deciding factor. 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 2x16GB 2400 CL17 at 2,400 MT/s CL17. The G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 clocks highest at 2,666 MT/s, 11% above the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 at 2,400 MT/s. True latency, where lower is better, favours the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 at 14.2 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 Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 at β¬194.99. 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 Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17.
Which of these 2 kits should you buy?
Buy the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at β¬6.093/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 | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 32GBβ | 32GB |
| Module layout | 2Γ16GB | 2Γ16GB |
| 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 2x16GB 2400 CL17 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed | 2,666 MT/sβ | 2,400 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL19 | CL17β |
| True latency | 14.3 ns | 14.2 nsβ |
Features
| Specification | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 2666 CL19 | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $298.99 | β |
| Best price | Out of stock | β¬194.99β |
| Price per GB | β¬9.559 | β¬6.093β |