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ADATA Plus 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · ADATA

ADATA Plus 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

6×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity50
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA Plus 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA Plus 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: ADATA Plus 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
  • ADATA Plus 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA Plus 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

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

Pick this

G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA Plus 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
39Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR3
6 GBTotal capacity12 GB
3×2 GBKit6×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL9

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FAQ

Is ADATA Plus 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

ADATA Plus 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: G.Skill F3-10666CL9T2-12GBNQ 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: ADATA Plus 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: ADATA Plus 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA Plus 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).