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ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

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
VS
RAM · Samsung

Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 36.

  • Total capacity: Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • CAS latency: ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
  • ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
37Gear score36
DDR3TypeDDR3
6 GBTotal capacity8 GB
3×2 GBKit2×4 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 Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 36. Total capacity: Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). CAS latency: ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).