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ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14

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
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed49
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.

  • Speed: ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16).
  • Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 has lower true latency (10.0 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

Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14
57Gear score57
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit1×8 GB
3,000 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL14

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 Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 better?

ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Speed: ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 leads (CL14 vs CL16). Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL14 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).