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Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Mushkin Essentials 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Essentials 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Mushkin Essentials 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11Mushkin Essentials 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
45Gear score45
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit4×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL11
≈ $156Estimated 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 Mushkin Essentials 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Mushkin Essentials 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.

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