Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL12Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43.
- Total capacity: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).
- Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Gear score | 43 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL12 |
| ≈ $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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 better?
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43. Total capacity: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL12 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).