G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Samsung M393B2G70DB0-YK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9Samsung M393B2G70DB0-YK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Samsung M393B2G70DB0-YK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 45.
- Total capacity: Samsung M393B2G70DB0-YK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung M393B2G70DB0-YK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | Samsung M393B2G70DB0-YK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gear score | 45 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $36 |
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 G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 or Samsung M393B2G70DB0-YK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Samsung M393B2G70DB0-YK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 45. Total capacity: Samsung M393B2G70DB0-YK0 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Flare 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).