Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 vs Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17, at $5.875/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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Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 vs Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB: 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 $5.875/GB. Out-of-stock kits are excluded from the price winner, which leaves Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB out of the ranking above.
Capacity and module layout
The Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 is 2x16GB and the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB is 2x8GB. Total capacity runs from 16GB on the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB to 32GB on the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 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 Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 at 2,400 MT/s CL17 and the Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB at 2,666 MT/s CL19. The Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB 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 Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB. 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 $187.99. Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB is out of stock, so its price is the last recorded rather than something you can pay today. No MSRP is on file for any of these kits, so street price is the only reference point.
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 $5.875/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 Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB is the faster kit at 2,666 MT/s β expect to pay for it. That recommendation ignores Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB, which is out of stock.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 32GBβ | 16GB |
| Module layout | 2Γ16GB | 2Γ8GB |
| Module count | 2 | 2 |
| Form factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Category | desktop | desktop |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed | 2,400 MT/s | 2,666 MT/sβ |
| CAS latency | CL17β | CL19 |
| True latency | 14.2 nsβ | 14.3 ns |
Features
| Specification | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | No | No |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x16GB 2400 CL17 | Timetec Premium DDR4-2666 UDIMM 2x8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | $187.99β | Out of stock |
| Price per GB | $5.875β | $6.374 |