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ADATA AX4U3300W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 vs ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

RAM · ADATA

ADATA AX4U3300W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3300 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed63
Latency92
Generation62
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RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed49
Latency74
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA AX4U3300W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 and ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.

  • Total capacity: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA AX4U3300W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (3,300 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: ADATA AX4U3300W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
  • ADATA AX4U3300W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 has lower true latency (9.7 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA AX4U3300W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA AX4U3300W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
62Gear score62
DDR4TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit2×8 GB
3,300 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL16CAS latencyCL17

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 AX4U3300W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 or ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 better?

ADATA AX4U3300W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 and ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Total capacity: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: ADATA AX4U3300W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (3,300 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: ADATA AX4U3300W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA AX4U3300W4G16-DGZ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3300 CL16 leads (3,300 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).