Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL19Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 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: GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
- Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 14.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 49 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL19 |
| ≈ $160 | Estimated price | — |
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 Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 better?
Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 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: GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL19).
Which one is faster?
Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL19 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).