Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Kingston HX318LS11IB/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Kingston HX318LS11IB/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL11Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston HX318LS11IB/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34.
- Speed: Kingston HX318LS11IB/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 11.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston HX318LS11IB/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Kingston HX318LS11IB/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Gear score | 34 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
| ≈ $46 | 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 CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Kingston HX318LS11IB/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 better?
Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston HX318LS11IB/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34. Speed: Kingston HX318LS11IB/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 11.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HX318LS11IB/4 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).