Memory kits / Comparison

G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

6×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity78
Speed18
Latency98
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).
  • G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
57Gear score56
DDR3TypeDDR4
24 GBTotal capacity16 GB
6×4 GBKit1×16 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL17
—Estimated price≈ $118

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 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 or Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56. Total capacity: G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).