Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43.

  • Speed: Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
44Gear score43
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×4 GBKit1×16 GB
1,066 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL9
≈ $120Estimated price≈ $98

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 Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 or Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43. Speed: Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 ≈ $120, Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 ≈ $98. Current prices vary by store.