G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 vs Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.
- Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 | Samsung Standard 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 |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL12 | 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 Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 or Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56. Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL17). G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).