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GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 vs Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

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GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity15
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 58.

  • Total capacity: Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).
  • GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

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

Pick this

Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
59Gear score58
DDR4TypeDDR4
4 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×4 GBKit1×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL19

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 GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 or Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 and Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 58. Total capacity: Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).