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Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
  • Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

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

Pick this

Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
44Gear score43
DDR3TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×4 GBKit1×4 GB
1,866 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 Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).