Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
3×1 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 40.
- Total capacity: Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 3 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Gear score | 40 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 3 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 3×1 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,000 MHz |
| CL9 | 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 Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?
Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 40. Total capacity: Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9R 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 3 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).