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G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 vs Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 4266 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed79
Latency97
Generation62
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×64 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 and Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67.

  • Total capacity: Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL19).
  • G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
68Gear score67
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity64 GB
2×4 GBKit1×64 GB
4,266 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL19CAS latencyCL17

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 Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 or Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 and Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67. Total capacity: Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 4266 CL19 leads (4,266 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).