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Kingston KVR16N11H/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR16N11H/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

1×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 30.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

1×2 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 29.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
Verdict

Kingston KVR16N11H/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 30 and 29.

  • Speed: Kingston KVR16N11H/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
  • Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston KVR16N11H/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston KVR16N11H/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
30Gear score29
DDR3TypeDDR3
2 GBTotal capacity2 GB
1×2 GBKit1×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,066 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL7

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 KVR16N11H/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?

Kingston KVR16N11H/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 30 and 29. Speed: Kingston KVR16N11H/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11). Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston KVR16N11H/2 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).