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Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 vs GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed46
Latency65
Generation62
VS
RAM · GeIL

GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 3600 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity15
Speed70
Latency97
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).
  • GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 has lower true latency (8.9 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16
59Gear score59
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×16 GBKit1×4 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed3,600 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL16
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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 Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 or GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 better?

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Total capacity: Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: GeIL EVO X II AMD 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 3600 CL16 leads (3,600 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).