Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 vs Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL14Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 and Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.
- Total capacity: Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL17).
- Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 | Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL14 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $118 |
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 2800 CL14 or Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 and Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56. Total capacity: Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).