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ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 vs Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

4×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed49
Latency74
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3333 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed63
Latency93
Generation62
Verdict

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.

  • Total capacity: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
  • Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16
62Gear score62
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
4×4 GBKit2×4 GB
2,800 MHzSpeed3,333 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL16

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 Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 or Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 better?

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 and Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Total capacity: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (4x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).