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Corsair Mac Memory 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs PNY Optima 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Mac Memory 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7

Entry level

Capacity35

Speed12

Latency68

Generation25

RAM · PNY

PNY Optima 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7

Entry level

Capacity35

Speed12

Latency68

Generation25

Verdict

Corsair Mac Memory 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and PNY Optima 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 35 and 35.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Mac Memory 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7		PNY Optima 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
35	Gear score	35
DDR3	Type	DDR3
8 GB	Total capacity	8 GB
2×4 GB	Kit	2×4 GB
1,066 MHz	Speed	1,066 MHz
CL7	CAS latency	CL7
≈ $106	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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 or PNY Optima 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?

Corsair Mac Memory 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and PNY Optima 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 35 and 35.

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