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Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666

RAM · Samsung

Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
VS
RAM · Silicon Power

Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz
GEAR SCORE 37.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed46
Generation62
Verdict

Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 37.

  • Total capacity: Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
Pick this

Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666
36Gear score37
DDR3TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×4 GBKit1×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL11CAS latency—

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 MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 better?

Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 37. Total capacity: Samsung MV-3T4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).