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Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs TeamGroup Dark 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

RAM · Samsung

Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

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

TeamGroup Dark 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

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

Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and TeamGroup Dark 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 57.

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

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17TeamGroup Dark 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
56Gear score57
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×16 GBKit2×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL11
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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 M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or TeamGroup Dark 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 better?

Samsung M391A2K43BB1-CRC 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and TeamGroup Dark 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 57. CAS latency: TeamGroup Dark 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL17). TeamGroup Dark 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 has lower true latency (9.2 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).