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PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 vs Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

RAM · PNY

PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency96
Generation25
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
Verdict

PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.

  • CAS latency: PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17).
  • PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
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PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
57Gear score56
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit1×16 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL11CAS 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 X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 or Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?

PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 and Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56. CAS latency: PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17). PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).