Memory kits / Comparison

ADATA XPG Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs ADATA XPG V3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
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RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG V3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed32
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA XPG Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and ADATA XPG V3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.

  • Total capacity: ADATA XPG V3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA XPG V3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
Pick this

ADATA XPG V3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9ADATA XPG V3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400
44Gear score44
DDR3TypeDDR3
12 GBTotal capacity16 GB
3×4 GBKit2×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL9CAS latency—

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 XPG Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or ADATA XPG V3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 better?

ADATA XPG Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and ADATA XPG V3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: ADATA XPG V3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG V3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG V3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).