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ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency96
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.

  • CAS latency: ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
  • ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
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ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
57Gear score56
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit1×16 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL17
—Estimated price≈ $118

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 or Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56. CAS latency: ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17). ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).