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G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 vs Samsung M393A4K40BB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11

4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M393A4K40BB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×32 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 and Samsung M393A4K40BB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 64.

  • Speed: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
  • G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
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G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11Samsung M393A4K40BB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
65Gear score64
DDR3TypeDDR4
32 GBTotal capacity32 GB
4×8 GBKit1×32 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL17
—Estimated price≈ $130

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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 or Samsung M393A4K40BB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 and Samsung M393A4K40BB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 64. Speed: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17). G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident X 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL11 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).