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Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
43Gear score43
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit1×16 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9
≈ $170Estimated price≈ $98

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 CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43.

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 ≈ $170, Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 ≈ $98. Current prices vary by store.