Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Mushkin Redline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Mushkin Redline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Mushkin Redline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.
- Total capacity: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- Mushkin Redline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Mushkin Redline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Mushkin Redline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 49 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL7 |
| ≈ $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 Mushkin Redline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?
Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Mushkin Redline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Total capacity: Corsair CMSO16GX3M2C1600C11 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). Mushkin Redline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).