Memory kits / Comparison

Samsung DDR4-2933 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 vs TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

RAM · Samsung

Samsung DDR4-2933 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21

1×32 GB · DDR4 · 2933 MHz · CL21
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Capacity90
Speed52
Latency60
Generation62
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

1×16 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency49
Generation100
Verdict

Samsung DDR4-2933 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 and TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68.

  • Total capacity: Samsung DDR4-2933 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Samsung DDR4-2933 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (CL21 vs CL42).
  • Samsung DDR4-2933 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 has lower true latency (14.3 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Samsung DDR4-2933 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21

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

Pick this

TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung DDR4-2933 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
67Gear score68
DDR4TypeDDR5
32 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×32 GBKit1×16 GB
2,933 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL21CAS latencyCL42

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 Samsung DDR4-2933 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 or TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 better?

Samsung DDR4-2933 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 and TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68. Total capacity: Samsung DDR4-2933 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung DDR4-2933 32GB (1x32GB) DDR4 2933 CL21 leads (CL21 vs CL42).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Elite 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz).