Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL8Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Gear score | 34 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL8 |
| ≈ $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 Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 better?
Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34. Total capacity: Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair CMSO4GX3M1A1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).