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Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 34.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 34.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
34Gear score34
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit2×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9
≈ $46Estimated price≈ $50

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 CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34.

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 ≈ $46, G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 ≈ $50. Current prices vary by store.