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Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 vs TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

RAM · Samsung

Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

1×8 GB · DDR5 · 5200 MHz · CL42
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed70
Latency49
Generation100
Verdict

Samsung Standard 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 Standard 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 Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (CL19 vs CL42).
  • Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 has lower true latency (14.3 ns vs 16.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

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

Pick this

TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42
58Gear score59
DDR4TypeDDR5
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×16 GBKit1×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed5,200 MHz
CL19CAS 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 Standard 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 or TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 5200 CL42 better?

Samsung Standard 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 Standard 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 Standard 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).