Memory kits / Comparison

ADATA XPG V1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 vs Corsair CMV4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG V1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz
GEAR SCORE 30.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed28
Generation25
VS
RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMV4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 30.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA XPG V1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 and Corsair CMV4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 30 and 30.

  • Total capacity: ADATA XPG V1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA XPG V1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
Pick this

ADATA XPG V1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG V1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133Corsair CMV4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
30Gear score30
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×4 GBKit1×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
—CAS latencyCL11
—Estimated price≈ $44

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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is ADATA XPG V1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 or Corsair CMV4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

ADATA XPG V1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 and Corsair CMV4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 30 and 30. Total capacity: ADATA XPG V1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG V1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG V1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).