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Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 vs Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency90
Generation62
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

1×32 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity90
Speed23
Latency62
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 and Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 53.

  • Total capacity: Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL13).
  • Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12

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

Pick this

Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
54Gear score53
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×4 GBKit1×32 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL12CAS latencyCL13

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 Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 or Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?

Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 and Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 53. Total capacity: Samsung M386B4G70DM0-CMA 32GB (1x32GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL13).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL12 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).