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GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 vs Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

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GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity15
Speed70
Latency90
Generation62
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.

  • Total capacity: Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).
  • GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
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GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18

If you care most about speed, true latency.

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Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
57Gear score56
DDR4TypeDDR4
4 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×4 GBKit1×16 GB
3,600 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL18CAS 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 GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 or Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 and Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56. Total capacity: Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).