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Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 vs Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed54
Latency90
Generation62
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

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

Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 58.

  • Total capacity: Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).
  • Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

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

Pick this

Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
59Gear score58
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit1×16 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL15CAS 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 Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 or Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 and Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 58. Total capacity: Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).