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Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 vs Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

RAM · Kingston

Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL21
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed52
Latency60
Generation62
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 and Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 58.

  • Speed: Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL21).
Pick this

Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
59Gear score58
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×16 GBKit1×16 GB
2,933 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL21CAS latencyCL19

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 Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 or Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 and Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 58. Speed: Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL21).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston Server Premier 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (2,933 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).