G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
6×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 24 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 6×4 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $118 |
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 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 or Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).