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Corsair CMSO2GX3M1A1333C9 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Kingston KVR13LR9S4/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMSO2GX3M1A1333C9 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

1×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 28.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston KVR13LR9S4/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 28.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair CMSO2GX3M1A1333C9 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston KVR13LR9S4/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 28 and 28.

  • Total capacity: Kingston KVR13LR9S4/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).
Pick this

Kingston KVR13LR9S4/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMSO2GX3M1A1333C9 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9Kingston KVR13LR9S4/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
28Gear score28
DDR3TypeDDR3
2 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×2 GBKit1×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9

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 CMSO2GX3M1A1333C9 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Kingston KVR13LR9S4/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

Corsair CMSO2GX3M1A1333C9 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston KVR13LR9S4/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 28 and 28. Total capacity: Kingston KVR13LR9S4/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (4 GB vs 2 GB).