Memory kits / Comparison

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs ADATA XPG Plus 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 37.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
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RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Plus 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 37.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency75
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and ADATA XPG Plus 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37.

  • Total capacity: ADATA XPG Plus 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: ADATA XPG Plus 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
  • ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

ADATA XPG Plus 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9ADATA XPG Plus 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
37Gear score37
DDR3TypeDDR3
6 GBTotal capacity8 GB
3×2 GBKit2×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL8

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 Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or ADATA XPG Plus 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 better?

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and ADATA XPG Plus 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37. Total capacity: ADATA XPG Plus 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: ADATA XPG Plus 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).