Memory kits / Comparison

Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 47.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).
  • Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
48Gear score47
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×16 GBKit1×8 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL17

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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 47. Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).