Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Crucial CT3KIT102472BA160B 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
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RAM · Crucial

Crucial CT3KIT102472BA160B 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

3×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity78
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Crucial CT3KIT102472BA160B 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.

  • Total capacity: Crucial CT3KIT102472BA160B 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB).
  • CAS latency: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
  • Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Crucial CT3KIT102472BA160B 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Crucial CT3KIT102472BA160B 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
49Gear score49
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity24 GB
2×8 GBKit3×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL11
≈ $170Estimated 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 CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Crucial CT3KIT102472BA160B 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Crucial CT3KIT102472BA160B 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Total capacity: Crucial CT3KIT102472BA160B 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (24 GB vs 16 GB). CAS latency: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).