Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 vs TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 59.
- Total capacity: Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL42).
- Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 has lower true latency (14.3 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 | TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Gear score | 59 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×16 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 5,200 MHz |
| CL19 | CAS latency | CL42 |
| ≈ $58 | Estimated price | — |
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 M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 or TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 better?
Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 59. Total capacity: Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung M378A2K43CB1-CTD 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL42).
Which one is faster?
Speed: TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).