Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
1×2 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 30 and 29.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) 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).
Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Gear score | 29 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 2 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 1×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,066 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL7 |
| ≈ $46 | Estimated price | — |
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 Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?
Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Samsung m378b5673eh1-cf8 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 30 and 29. Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) 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).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Essentials 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).