Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.
- Total capacity: Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
- Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 has lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Gear score | 45 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL11 |
| ≈ $70 | 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 CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Total capacity: Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Patriot Signature 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair CMV8GX4M1A2133C15 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).