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G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 vs Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed46
Latency65
Generation62
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 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43.

  • Total capacity: Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
44Gear score43
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×4 GBKit1×16 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL9
≈ $42Estimated 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 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 or Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43. Total capacity: Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 ≈ $42, Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 ≈ $98. Current prices vary by store.