ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3100 CL12 vs Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3100 CL12
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 3100 MHz · CL12Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3100 CL12 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 3100 CL12 leads (3,100 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).
- ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3100 CL12 has lower true latency (7.7 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3100 CL12
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 3100 CL12 | 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 |
| 3,100 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL12 | 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.
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 V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3100 CL12 or Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3100 CL12 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 3100 CL12 leads (3,100 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).
Which one is faster?
Speed: ADATA XPG V2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3100 CL12 leads (3,100 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).