Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL6Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.
- Total capacity: Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL11).
- G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Gear score | 45 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 4×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL6 |
| ≈ $156 | 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 Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 better?
Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Total capacity: Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL11). G.Skill PI 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).