G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.
- Speed: Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| — | 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 X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 or Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56. Speed: Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL17). G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).