G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB vs Netac Shadow II DDR4-3200 2x16GB
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the Netac Shadow II DDR4-3200 2x16GB, at $6.25/GB β 23% 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 2x8GB vs Netac Shadow II DDR4-3200 2x16GB: 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 Netac Shadow II DDR4-3200 2x16GB leads at $6.25/GB, 23% cheaper per gigabyte than the next kit, the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB at $8.124/GB.
Capacity and module layout
The G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB is 2x8GB and the Netac Shadow II DDR4-3200 2x16GB is 2x16GB. Total capacity runs from 16GB on the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB to 32GB on the Netac Shadow II 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 2x8GB at 3,200 MT/s CL16 and the Netac Shadow II DDR4-3200 2x16GB 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 2x8GB at $129.99 and the Netac Shadow II DDR4-3200 2x16GB at $199.99. The lowest current outlay is the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB at $129.99, though the smallest total price is not the same question as the best price per GB. The G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB is trading 57% below its $298.99 MSRP. No MSRP is on file for Netac Shadow II DDR4-3200 2x16GB.
Which of these 2 kits should you buy?
Buy the Netac Shadow II DDR4-3200 2x16GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at $6.25/GB β 23% 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. If raw speed matters more to you than cost per gigabyte, the G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB is the faster kit at 3,200 MT/s β expect to pay for it.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB | Netac Shadow II DDR4-3200 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 16GB | 32GBβ |
| Module layout | 2Γ8GB | 2Γ16GB |
| Module count | 2 | 2 |
| Form factor | UDIMM | 288-pin U-DIMM |
| Category | desktop | desktop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB | Netac Shadow II DDR4-3200 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2x8GB | Netac Shadow II DDR4-3200 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | G.Skill Aegis DDR4-3200 2x8GB | Netac Shadow II DDR4-3200 2x16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $298.99 | β |
| Best price | $129.99β | $199.99 |
| Price per GB | $8.124 | $6.25β |