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Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 31.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed12
Latency65
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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 30.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Pick this

Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

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

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
31Gear score30
DDR3TypeDDR3
6 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×2 GBKit1×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL9CAS 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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 30. Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Proline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Samsung MV-3V4G3/US 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).