Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 vs Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL9Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
1×2 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 and Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 29.
- Total capacity: Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 2 GB).
- CAS latency: Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 16.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 | Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Gear score | 29 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 2 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×2 GB |
| 1,066 MHz | Speed | 1,066 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 or Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?
Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 and Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 29. Total capacity: Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 2 GB). CAS latency: Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 16.9 ns; speed and CL combined).