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Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Samsung Green 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung Green 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Samsung Green 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Samsung Green 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
  • Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 has lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung Green 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Samsung Green 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
45Gear score45
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit1×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL15
≈ $156Estimated price≈ $48

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 Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Samsung Green 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?

Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Samsung Green 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Total capacity: Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Samsung Green 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Samsung Green 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 ≈ $156, Samsung Green 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 ≈ $48. Current prices vary by store.