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G.Skill FORTIS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill FORTIS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

4×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed40
Latency66
Generation62
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×32 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill FORTIS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 64.

  • CAS latency: G.Skill FORTIS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
  • G.Skill FORTIS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 has lower true latency (13.3 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
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G.Skill FORTIS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill FORTIS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
65Gear score64
DDR4TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×8 GBKit1×32 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL17
≈ $230Estimated price≈ $120

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 FORTIS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 or Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

G.Skill FORTIS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 64. CAS latency: G.Skill FORTIS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17). G.Skill FORTIS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 has lower true latency (13.3 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill FORTIS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 ≈ $230, Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 ≈ $120. Current prices vary by store.