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Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed40
Latency66
Generation62
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41.

  • CAS latency: Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
  • Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 has lower true latency (13.3 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
42Gear score41
DDR4TypeDDR4
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit1×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL17
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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 CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 or Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41. CAS latency: Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17). Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 has lower true latency (13.3 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).