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ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 vs Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed49
Latency74
Generation62
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

1×32 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Capacity90
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 52.

  • Total capacity: Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
  • ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 has lower true latency (12.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
53Gear score52
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×4 GBKit1×32 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL11

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 Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 or Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 52. Total capacity: Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).