G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
- G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 43 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL19 |
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 Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?
G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43. Total capacity: G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Sniper Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).