Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9
3×1 GB · DDR3 · 2333 MHz · CL9Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43.
- Total capacity: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 3 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 leads (2,333 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 has lower true latency (7.7 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Gear score | 43 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 3 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 3×1 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 2,333 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| ≈ $170 | Estimated price | — |
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 CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 better?
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43. Total capacity: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 3 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 leads (2,333 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 has lower true latency (7.7 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 2333 CL9 leads (2,333 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).