Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws X 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
1×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34.
- Total capacity: Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 2 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- G.Skill Ripjaws X 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Ripjaws X 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws X 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Gear score | 34 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 2 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 1×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 X 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 34. Total capacity: Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 2 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). G.Skill Ripjaws X 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws X 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).