Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Kingston KVR16LR11D8/8I 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
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RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR16LR11D8/8I 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston KVR16LR11D8/8I 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Kingston KVR16LR11D8/8I 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
36Gear score36
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit1×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL11
≈ $106Estimated 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 CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or Kingston KVR16LR11D8/8I 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston KVR16LR11D8/8I 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.