G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB vs G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB, at β¬8.00/GB β 1% cheaper per gigabyte than the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB. 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 vs G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 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 G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB leads at β¬8.00/GB, 1% cheaper per gigabyte than the next kit, the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB at β¬8.063/GB.
Capacity and module layout
The G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB is 2x16GB and the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB is 2x8GB. Total capacity runs from 16GB on the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB to 32GB on the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB 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 at 3,200 MT/s CL16 and the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB at 3,200 MT/s CL16. True latency is level across every kit that publishes it, at 10 ns, so real-world latency is not what separates them.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB at β¬256.00 and the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB at β¬129.00. The lowest current outlay is the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB at β¬129.00, though the smallest total price is not the same question as the best price per GB. The G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB carries an MSRP of $298.99. The G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB carries an MSRP of $298.99.
Which of these 2 kits should you buy?
Buy the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at β¬8.00/GB β 1% under the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB, the next cheapest per gigabyte β and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 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 | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed | 3,200 MT/sβ | 3,200 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL16β | CL16 |
| True latency | 10.0 nsβ | 10.0 ns |
Features
| Specification | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x16GB | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $298.99 | $298.99 |
| Best price | β¬256.00 | β¬129.00β |
| Price per GB | β¬8.00β | β¬8.063 |