Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 vs Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL13Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 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 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17).
- Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 has lower true latency (9.8 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 | Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL13 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 or Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 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 8 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL13 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).