Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency98
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

1×32 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Capacity90
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 52.

  • Total capacity: Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
  • G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
53Gear score52
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×4 GBKit1×32 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL11

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 Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 or Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 52. Total capacity: Samsung M386B4G70DM0-YK0 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11). G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).