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Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Kingston KHX16C9K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

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 · Kingston

Kingston KHX16C9K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

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

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston KHX16C9K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Kingston KHX16C9K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
49Gear score49
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9
≈ $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 Kingston KHX16C9K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston KHX16C9K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.

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