ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 vs Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2800 MHz · CL11Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 and Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.
- Total capacity: Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 has lower true latency (7.9 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 | Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 49 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $160 |
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 V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 or Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 and Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Total capacity: Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).