Crucial Classic 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 vs Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
Crucial Classic 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19Crucial Classic 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 and Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 58.
- Total capacity: Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Classic 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL42).
- Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 has lower true latency (14.3 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Crucial Classic 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
If you care most about speed.
Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Crucial Classic 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 | Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Gear score | 58 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 5,200 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL42 | CAS latency | CL19 |
| ≈ $56 | Estimated price | ≈ $58 |
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 Crucial Classic 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 or Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?
Crucial Classic 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 and Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 58. Total capacity: Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Crucial Classic 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL42).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Classic 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Crucial Classic 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 ≈ $56, Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 ≈ $58. Current prices vary by store.