Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB DDR4-3200
Samsung M471B1G73EB0-YK0 8GB DDR3-1600
What Buyers Say
Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB DDR4-3200
Users generally appreciate the affordable price and plug-and-play compatibility of this Crucial RAM, especially in systems that do not support XMP. However, a significant number of verified buyers report defective sticks (DOA or failing shortly after installation), causing crashes and blue screens. While many experience immediate performance improvements, the reliability concerns and occasional compatibility issues with certain motherboards lower the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Plug-and-play at 3200MHz without XMP
- Affordable price for the capacity
- Easy installation and immediate performance gain
- Compatible with many OEM systems (Dell, HP, Lenovo)
- Works well when not defective
Cons
- High rate of defective sticks (DOA/failure)
- Causes BSOD and crashes when faulty
- Limited warranty support and return difficulties
- Compatibility issues with some motherboards (HP Z4, Asrock)
- Lacks heat spreader and RGB
Samsung M471B1G73EB0-YK0 8GB DDR3-1600
This Samsung 8GB DDR3L laptop memory stick is a hit among users upgrading older laptops. Verified buyers consistently report flawless compatibility, noticeable performance boosts, and excellent value for the price. The module matches OEM specs exactly and works reliably in various Dell, Lenovo, and other systems.
Pros
- Flawless compatibility with Dell and Lenovo laptops
- Noticeable performance boost in older systems
- Excellent value for the price
- Matches OEM specifications exactly
- Reliable and stable operation
Cons
- No negative feedback reported
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A | Samsung M471B1G73EB0-YK0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 204 |
| Rank | 1Rx8 | 2Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 22 | 11★ |
| Timings | 22-22-22 | 11-13-F3 |
| Voltage | 1.2000000476837158★ | 1.350000023841858 |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | Intel XMP 2.0 | — |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial CT16G4DFRA32A 16GB DDR4-3200
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong affordability (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Samsung M471B1G73EB0-YK0 8GB DDR3-1600
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong affordability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Samsung M471B1G73EB0-YK0 8GB DDR3-1600 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 57 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 16 specs.
