Mushkin Radioactive 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
Mushkin Radioactive 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Mushkin Radioactive 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43.
- Total capacity: Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Radioactive 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- Mushkin Radioactive 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Mushkin Radioactive 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Mushkin Radioactive 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 43 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $98 |
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 Radioactive 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?
Mushkin Radioactive 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43. Total capacity: Samsung M393B2G70BH0-YH9 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB). Speed: Mushkin Radioactive 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). Mushkin Radioactive 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Radioactive 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).