Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 58.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL19).
- Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Gear score | 58 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL19 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $58 |
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 Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 or Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?
Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 58. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).