AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 vs Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL8Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 and Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37.
- Total capacity: AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 | Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Gear score | 37 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,600 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 AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 or Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 and Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37. Total capacity: AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).