Memory kits / Comparison

Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 vs Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600

RAM · Crucial

Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz
GEAR SCORE 26.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed18
Generation25
VS
RAM · Silicon Power

Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz
GEAR SCORE 18.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Generation25
Verdict

On specs, Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 comes out ahead: a gear score of 26 versus 18 for Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600.

  • Total capacity: Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
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Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600
26Gear score18
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×8 GBKit1×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz

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 Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 or Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 better?

On specs, Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 comes out ahead: a gear score of 26 versus 18 for Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600. Total capacity: Crucial Standard 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).