Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2800 MHz · CL11Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.
- Total capacity: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 has lower true latency (7.9 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 49 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
| ≈ $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 CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 better?
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Total capacity: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident X 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL11 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).