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Corsair CMSO4GX3M1C1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs G.Skill Value 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMSO4GX3M1C1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

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

G.Skill Value 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 34.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair CMSO4GX3M1C1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Value 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Value 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair CMSO4GX3M1C1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • Corsair CMSO4GX3M1C1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair CMSO4GX3M1C1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Value 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMSO4GX3M1C1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9G.Skill Value 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
34Gear score34
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity8 GB
1×4 GBKit1×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9
≈ $66Estimated price≈ $40

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 CMSO4GX3M1C1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or G.Skill Value 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?

Corsair CMSO4GX3M1C1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Value 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34. Total capacity: G.Skill Value 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Corsair CMSO4GX3M1C1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). Corsair CMSO4GX3M1C1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair CMSO4GX3M1C1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair CMSO4GX3M1C1600C11 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 ≈ $66, G.Skill Value 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 ≈ $40. Current prices vary by store.