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Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 vs Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 31.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed23
Latency62
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 30.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 30.

  • Speed: Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL13).
Pick this

Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
31Gear score30
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit1×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL13CAS latencyCL11

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 Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 or Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 and Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 30. Speed: Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL13).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).