PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 vs Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
1×16 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL40Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×32 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 and Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 64.
- Total capacity: Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
- CAS latency: Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL40).
- Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 has lower true latency (14.2 ns vs 16.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40
If you care most about speed.
Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 | Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Gear score | 64 |
| DDR5 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 1×32 GB |
| 4,800 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL40 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| ≈ $416 | Estimated price | ≈ $120 |
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 Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 or Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 and Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 64. Total capacity: Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL40).
Which one is faster?
Speed: PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: PNY Performance 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 4800 CL40 ≈ $416, Samsung M393A4K40CB1-CRC 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 ≈ $120. Current prices vary by store.