Kingston DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB vs Samsung DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB
Best value of the 2 kits compared is the Samsung DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB, at CA$13.451/GB β 36% cheaper per gigabyte than the Kingston DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB. Price per GB is the metric this site ranks value on and lower is better, so that is the kit to beat.
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Kingston DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB vs Samsung DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB: full breakdown
Value: price per gigabyte
On price per GB β the only value metric this site ranks on, and lower is better β the Samsung DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB leads at CA$13.451/GB, 36% cheaper per gigabyte than the next kit, the Kingston DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB at CA$20.937/GB.
Capacity and module layout
The Kingston DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB is 1x32GB and the Samsung DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB is 1x32GB. Every kit here totals 32GB, so capacity is not the deciding factor. Every kit here is a single module. That is maximum upgrade headroom β the other slots stay free β but a lone stick runs single-channel until a matching module joins it.
Speed and latency
Clocks and timings: the Kingston DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB at 2,666 MT/s CL19 and the Samsung DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB at 2,666 MT/s CL19. True latency is level across every kit that publishes it, at 14.3 ns, so real-world latency is not what separates them.
Current price against MSRP
Current listings: the Kingston DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB at CA$669.99 and the Samsung DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB at CA$430.43. The lowest current outlay is the Samsung DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB at CA$430.43, though the smallest total price is not the same question as the best price per GB. No MSRP is on file for any of these kits, so street price is the only reference point.
Which of these 2 kits should you buy?
Buy the Samsung DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB. It is the cheapest per gigabyte of the 2 kits compared at CA$13.451/GB β 36% under the Kingston DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB, the next cheapest per gigabyte β and it is in stock, which is the whole question price per GB is meant to settle. If raw speed matters more to you than cost per gigabyte, the Kingston DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB is the faster kit at 2,666 MT/s β expect to pay for it.
Technical Specifications Comparison
Capacity & Modules
| Specification | Kingston DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB | Samsung DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 32GBβ | 32GB |
| Module layout | 1Γ32GB | 1Γ32GB |
| Module count | 1 | 1 |
| Form factor | RDIMM | RDIMM |
| Category | server | server |
Speed & Latency
| Specification | Kingston DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB | Samsung DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed | 2,666 MT/sβ | 2,666 MT/s |
| CAS latency | CL19β | CL19 |
| True latency | 14.3 nsβ | 14.3 ns |
Features
| Specification | Kingston DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB | Samsung DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB |
|---|---|---|
| ECC support | Yes | Yes |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
Pricing & Value
| Specification | Kingston DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB | Samsung DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM 1x32GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | β | β |
| Best price | CA$669.99 | CA$430.43β |
| Price per GB | CA$20.937 | CA$13.451β |