Memory kits / Comparison

ADATA Gaming 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs PNY MD4096SD3-1600-X9 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · ADATA

ADATA Gaming 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

1×1 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 34.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
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RAM · PNY

PNY MD4096SD3-1600-X9 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 34.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA Gaming 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and PNY MD4096SD3-1600-X9 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34.

  • Total capacity: PNY MD4096SD3-1600-X9 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (4 GB vs 1 GB).
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PNY MD4096SD3-1600-X9 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA Gaming 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL9PNY MD4096SD3-1600-X9 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
34Gear score34
DDR3TypeDDR3
1 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×1 GBKit1×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL9CAS 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 Gaming 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or PNY MD4096SD3-1600-X9 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

ADATA Gaming 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and PNY MD4096SD3-1600-X9 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34. Total capacity: PNY MD4096SD3-1600-X9 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (4 GB vs 1 GB).