Timetec 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1066 CL7 SODIMM (78AP106S2R8-8G)
The 16GB DDR3 kit runs at 1066 MT/s with CL7 latency and a 1.5V profile, matching the exact specs for older Apple systems. It is a dual-rank 2Rx8 unbuffered module with a lifetime warranty and free technical support, a practical choice for extending the life of a 2010 MacBook or iMac. Best for owners of Mid 2010 13-inch MacBook or MacBook Pro, Late 2009 27-inch iMac, or Mid 2010 Mac Mini who need a reliable memory upgrade without paying a premium.
Capacity 16GB
Kit 2 x 8GB
Memory DDR3
Speed 1066 MT/s
CAS Latency CL7
Form Factor SODIMM
37 Overall Score
Price £40
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong latency (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average speed (5th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 16384 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 8192 |
| Pins | 204 |
| Rank | 2Rx8 |
Performance
| Speed | 1066 |
| CAS Latency | 7 |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Timetec 16GB DDR3 SODIMM | Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series F4-3600C18D-16GVK | Patriot Viper Steel PVS416G320C6K | Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2666C16 | Kingston FURY Beast KF556C40BB-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16GB | 32GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Kit | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 8GB | 1 x 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 1066 | 3600 | 3600 | 3200 | 2666 | 5600 |
| Cas Latency | CL7 | CL18 | CL18 | CL16 | CL16 | CL40 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timetec 16GB DDR3 SODIMM | 5.4 | 45.3 | 69.9 | 45.4 | 41.1 | 91.6 |
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 Compare | 63.4 | 75 | 87.7 | 71.1 | 85.6 | 42.2 |
| G.Skill Ripjaws V Series F4-3600C18D-16GVK Compare | 63.4 | 75 | 87.7 | 45.4 | 80.5 | 63.1 |
| Patriot Viper Steel PVS416G320C6K Compare | 53.7 | 75 | 87.7 | 45.4 | 92.3 | 63.4 |
| Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2666C16 Compare | 37.8 | 75 | 75.3 | 45.4 | 97.8 | 59.7 |
| Kingston FURY Beast KF556C40BB-16 Compare | 77.7 | 61.8 | 31.5 | 45.4 | 85.6 | 52.7 |
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