Memory kits / Comparison

Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

RAM · Samsung

Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×64 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Capacity100
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

2×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed70
Latency49
Generation100
Verdict

Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68.

  • Total capacity: Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL42).
  • Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 has lower true latency (14.2 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

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

Pick this

TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
67Gear score68
DDR4TypeDDR5
64 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×64 GBKit2×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL17CAS 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 M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 better?

Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68. Total capacity: Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: Samsung M386A8K40BM1-CRC4Q 64GB (1x64GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (CL17 vs CL42).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Elite Plus 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 leads (5,200 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).