Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9
Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2250 MHz · CL9Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 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 6 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 leads (2,250 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Gear score | 45 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,250 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| ≈ $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 Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 better?
Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 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 6 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 leads (2,250 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 leads (2,250 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).