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Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 vs Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed49
Latency84
Generation62
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
Verdict

Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 49.

  • Total capacity: Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).
  • Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
50Gear score49
DDR4TypeDDR4
4 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×4 GBKit1×8 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL19

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 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 or Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?

Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 and Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 49. Total capacity: Samsung Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Mushkin Redline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).