G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 41 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).