Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

8×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 58.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

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

Pick this

Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
59Gear score58
DDR3TypeDDR4
64 GBTotal capacity16 GB
8×8 GBKit1×16 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL19

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 Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 58. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).