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ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

RAM · ADATA

ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 34.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 34.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed12
Latency75
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34.

  • Total capacity: ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
  • Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
34Gear score34
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity6 GB
2×4 GBKit3×2 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL8

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 ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 better?

ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34. Total capacity: ADATA AD3U1333C4G9-2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9). Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).