Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 vs Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL6Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL17).
- Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 | Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 41 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL6 | CAS latency | CL17 |
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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 or Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41. Total capacity: Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).