Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 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 4 GB).
- Speed: Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL14).
- Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 has lower true latency (11.7 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Gear score | 45 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL14 |
| ≈ $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 Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 better?
Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 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 4 GB). Speed: Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL14).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston Impact 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).