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Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 vs Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC4Q 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL20
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed60
Latency72
Generation62
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RAM · Samsung

Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC4Q 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×32 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 and Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC4Q 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 64.

  • Total capacity: Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC4Q 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC4Q 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL20).
  • Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC4Q 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC4Q 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
65Gear score64
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity32 GB
2×8 GBKit1×32 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL20CAS 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.

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FAQ

Is Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 or Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC4Q 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 and Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC4Q 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 64. Total capacity: Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC4Q 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC4Q 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL20).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (3,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).