G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 35 and 36.
- Speed: Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,066 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL11 |
| ≈ $64 | Estimated price | — |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 or Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 35 and 36. Speed: Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11). G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).