Memory kits / Comparison

ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs PNY MN16384KD3-1600-LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · ADATA

ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
VS
RAM · PNY

PNY MN16384KD3-1600-LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

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

ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and PNY MN16384KD3-1600-LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.

  • Total capacity: PNY MN16384KD3-1600-LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: PNY MN16384KD3-1600-LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
  • PNY MN16384KD3-1600-LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 has lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

PNY MN16384KD3-1600-LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15PNY MN16384KD3-1600-LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
45Gear score45
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
1×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL15CAS latencyCL11

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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or PNY MN16384KD3-1600-LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and PNY MN16384KD3-1600-LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Total capacity: PNY MN16384KD3-1600-LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: PNY MN16384KD3-1600-LV 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA Premier 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).