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Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 vs Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

RAM · Corsair

Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Latency65
Generation62
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 49.

  • CAS latency: Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19).
  • Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
50Gear score49
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×8 GBKit1×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL19
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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 ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 or Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 49. CAS latency: Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (CL18 vs CL19). Corsair ValueSelect 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).