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Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

RAM · Samsung

Samsung Standard 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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
Verdict

Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 57.

  • Total capacity: Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).
  • CAS latency: TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
  • TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
56Gear score57
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×16 GBKit2×4 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL16

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 Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 better?

Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 57. Total capacity: Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz). CAS latency: TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Dark 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,400 MHz).