Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL8Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 40.
- Total capacity: Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Gear score | 40 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 better?
Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 40. Total capacity: Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).