Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 vs Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 47.
- Speed: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL17).
- Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 | Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 47 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL12 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 2666 CL12 or Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 47. Speed: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL17). Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).