Mushkin Essentials 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 vs Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Mushkin Essentials 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Mushkin Essentials 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 36.
- Speed: Mushkin Essentials 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL13).
Mushkin Essentials 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about speed.
Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Mushkin Essentials 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL13 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 or Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Mushkin Essentials 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 36. Speed: Mushkin Essentials 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Essentials 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).