Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 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).
- Speed: PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
- Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 has lower true latency (13.8 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Gear score | 45 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL15 |
| ≈ $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 PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?
Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 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). Speed: PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (CL11 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: PNY Anarchy 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).