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ADATA AD4U266638G19-S 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · ADATA

ADATA AD4U266638G19-S 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed46
Latency60
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA AD4U266638G19-S 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA AD4U266638G19-S 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA AD4U266638G19-S 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA AD4U266638G19-S 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
49Gear score49
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit4×4 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL19CAS latencyCL9
—Estimated price≈ $114

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 AD4U266638G19-S 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 or G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

ADATA AD4U266638G19-S 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: ADATA AD4U266638G19-S 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA AD4U266638G19-S 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).