Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666
Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHzCorsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 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: Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 | |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Gear score | 45 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | — |
| ≈ $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 Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 better?
Corsair Mac Memory 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 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: Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).