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ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12I 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 40.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12I 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 40.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12I 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 40.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12I 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
  • CAS latency: ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
  • ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12I 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12I 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
40Gear score40
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity12 GB
1×8 GBKit3×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL9CAS 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.

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FAQ

Is ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12I 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12I 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 40. Total capacity: Kingston KVR16R11S8K3/12I 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). CAS latency: ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). ADATA XPG Gaming 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).