Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL11Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34.
- Total capacity: Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 has lower true latency (11.8 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Gear score | 34 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 better?
Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34. Total capacity: Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL11 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).