Memory kits / Comparison
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Kingston KHX16C9P1K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
RAM · Corsair
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
VS
RAM · Kingston
Kingston KHX16C9P1K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston KHX16C9P1K2/16 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 CL9 | Kingston KHX16C9P1K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 49 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 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.
Free · no install
Which one adds more to your setup?
The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.
FAQ
Is Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Kingston KHX16C9P1K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston KHX16C9P1K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.
Similar comparisons
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Acer UD100 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs ADATA AD4S266638G19-R 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19Kingston KHX16C9P1K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Kingston KHX16C9P1K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Kingston KHX16C9P1K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Acer UD100 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19Kingston KHX16C9P1K2/16 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs ADATA AD4S266638G19-R 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2666 CL19