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ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs Apotop U3A8Gx2-21C9AC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

RAM · ADATA

ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed54
Latency85
Generation62
VS
RAM · Apotop

Apotop U3A8Gx2-21C9AC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Apotop U3A8Gx2-21C9AC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.

  • Total capacity: Apotop U3A8Gx2-21C9AC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Apotop U3A8Gx2-21C9AC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
  • Apotop U3A8Gx2-21C9AC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Apotop U3A8Gx2-21C9AC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16Apotop U3A8Gx2-21C9AC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
57Gear score57
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit2×8 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL9

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 AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 or Apotop U3A8Gx2-21C9AC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 better?

ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Apotop U3A8Gx2-21C9AC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Total capacity: Apotop U3A8Gx2-21C9AC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Apotop U3A8Gx2-21C9AC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).