ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 vs PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL16PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.
- Total capacity: PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
- CAS latency: PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16).
- PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16
If you care most about speed.
PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 | PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Gear score | 57 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,000 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL12 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $258 |
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 PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 better?
ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 and PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Total capacity: PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: ADATA AX4U3000W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3000 CL16 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).