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Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 vs OLOy MD4U083015BASA 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

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 · OLOy

OLOy MD4U083015BASA 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3000 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Capacity35
Speed54
Latency90
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and OLOy MD4U083015BASA 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 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 8 GB).
  • Speed: OLOy MD4U083015BASA 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).
  • CAS latency: OLOy MD4U083015BASA 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).
  • OLOy MD4U083015BASA 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 has lower true latency (10.0 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

OLOy MD4U083015BASA 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18OLOy MD4U083015BASA 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15
59Gear score59
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×16 GBKit1×8 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed3,000 MHz
CL18CAS latencyCL15
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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 OLOy MD4U083015BASA 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 better?

Corsair Value Select 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 and OLOy MD4U083015BASA 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 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 8 GB). Speed: OLOy MD4U083015BASA 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz). CAS latency: OLOy MD4U083015BASA 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (CL15 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: OLOy MD4U083015BASA 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3000 CL15 leads (3,000 MHz vs 2,666 MHz).