Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 vs Mushkin 971699A 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL9Mushkin 971699A 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
1×2 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 and Mushkin 971699A 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 29.
- Total capacity: Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 2 GB).
- CAS latency: Mushkin 971699A 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- Mushkin 971699A 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 16.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Mushkin 971699A 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 | Mushkin 971699A 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Gear score | 29 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 2 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×2 GB |
| 1,066 MHz | Speed | 1,066 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL7 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $46 |
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 CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 or Mushkin 971699A 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?
Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 and Mushkin 971699A 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 29. Total capacity: Corsair CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 2 GB). CAS latency: Mushkin 971699A 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). Mushkin 971699A 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 16.9 ns; speed and CL combined).