OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 vs Samsung MV-3V2G3/US 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL8Samsung MV-3V2G3/US 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
1×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 and Samsung MV-3V2G3/US 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 30.
- Total capacity: OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).
- Speed: Samsung MV-3V2G3/US 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11).
- OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Samsung MV-3V2G3/US 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 | Samsung MV-3V2G3/US 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Gear score | 30 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 2 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 1×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 or Samsung MV-3V2G3/US 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 and Samsung MV-3V2G3/US 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 30. Total capacity: OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: Samsung MV-3V2G3/US 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Samsung MV-3V2G3/US 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).