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G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 58.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL19).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
59Gear score58
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×8 GBKit1×16 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL19
—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 G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 or Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 58. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).