ADATA Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 vs Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
ADATA Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL8Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9ADATA Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 and Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 31.
- Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- CAS latency: ADATA Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- ADATA Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
ADATA Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 | Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Gear score | 31 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 ADATA Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 or Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?
ADATA Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 and Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 31. Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: ADATA Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9). ADATA Gaming 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).