G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Samsung M393A1G40EB1-CRC 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Samsung M393A1G40EB1-CRC 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Samsung M393A1G40EB1-CRC 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 47.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Samsung M393A1G40EB1-CRC 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung M393A1G40EB1-CRC 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | Samsung M393A1G40EB1-CRC 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 47 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $36 |
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 X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or Samsung M393A1G40EB1-CRC 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Samsung M393A1G40EB1-CRC 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 47. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Samsung M393A1G40EB1-CRC 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Samsung M393A1G40EB1-CRC 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).