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Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 vs Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed23
Latency77
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 and Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
  • Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 has lower true latency (11.8 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11

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

Pick this

Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
57Gear score56
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×8 GBKit1×16 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL17

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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 or Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 and Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56. Total capacity: Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Mac Memory 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).