Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 vs Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL13Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 and Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 47.
- Speed: Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17).
- Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 has lower true latency (12.2 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 | Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 47 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,133 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 Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 or Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 and Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 47. Speed: Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 leads (CL13 vs CL17). Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 has lower true latency (12.2 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).