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Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

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

Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 34.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed12
Latency75
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34.

  • Total capacity: Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • CAS latency: Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
  • Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
34Gear score34
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity6 GB
1×8 GBKit3×2 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL8

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 CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 better?

Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34. Total capacity: Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). CAS latency: Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9). Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).