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PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · PNY

PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
VS
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

PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41.

  • Total capacity: PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).
  • PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

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

PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
42Gear score41
DDR3TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×4 GBKit1×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL10CAS 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 PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 or Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41. Total capacity: PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Samsung Standard 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).