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Mushkin Ridgeback 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Ridgeback 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
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RAM · Samsung

Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

Mushkin Ridgeback 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Ridgeback 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Ridgeback 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17).
  • Mushkin Ridgeback 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Mushkin Ridgeback 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Mushkin Ridgeback 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
42Gear score41
DDR3TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×4 GBKit1×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL8CAS 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 Ridgeback 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

Mushkin Ridgeback 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41. Total capacity: Mushkin Ridgeback 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Ridgeback 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).