Kingston KHX16C9K8/64X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
Kingston KHX16C9K8/64X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
8×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19Kingston KHX16C9K8/64X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 58.
- Total capacity: Kingston KHX16C9K8/64X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston KHX16C9K8/64X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
- Kingston KHX16C9K8/64X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Kingston KHX16C9K8/64X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Kingston KHX16C9K8/64X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Gear score | 58 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 64 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 8×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL19 |
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 KHX16C9K8/64X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?
Kingston KHX16C9K8/64X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 58. Total capacity: Kingston KHX16C9K8/64X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston KHX16C9K8/64X 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Samsung M393A2K40CB2-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).