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ADATA AD3U1600W8G11-R 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs ADATA Plus 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

RAM · ADATA

ADATA AD3U1600W8G11-R 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
VS
RAM · ADATA

ADATA Plus 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA AD3U1600W8G11-R 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and ADATA Plus 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.

  • Total capacity: ADATA AD3U1600W8G11-R 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • CAS latency: ADATA Plus 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11).
  • ADATA Plus 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA AD3U1600W8G11-R 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

ADATA Plus 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA AD3U1600W8G11-R 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11ADATA Plus 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
36Gear score36
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×8 GBKit2×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL11CAS 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 AD3U1600W8G11-R 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or ADATA Plus 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

ADATA AD3U1600W8G11-R 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and ADATA Plus 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: ADATA AD3U1600W8G11-R 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: ADATA Plus 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11). ADATA Plus 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).