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ADATA Premier 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

RAM · ADATA

ADATA Premier 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed40
Latency78
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA Premier 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.

  • Total capacity: ADATA Premier 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: ADATA Premier 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL14).
  • Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 has lower true latency (11.7 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA Premier 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA Premier 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
45Gear score45
DDR3TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×8 GBKit1×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL11CAS 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 Premier 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 better?

ADATA Premier 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Total capacity: ADATA Premier 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: ADATA Premier 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL14).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).