ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Kingston KVR16LR11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9Kingston KVR16LR11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston KVR16LR11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 40.
- Total capacity: Kingston KVR16LR11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston KVR16LR11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | Kingston KVR16LR11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Gear score | 40 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 or Kingston KVR16LR11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston KVR16LR11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 40. Total capacity: Kingston KVR16LR11S8K3/12 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: ADATA XPG Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).