Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX Blu 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Kingston HyperX Blu 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×1 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Blu 2GB (2x1GB) 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: Kingston HyperX Blu 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- Kingston HyperX Blu 2GB (2x1GB) 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.
Kingston HyperX Blu 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Kingston HyperX Blu 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Gear score | 34 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 2 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 2×1 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 Kingston HyperX Blu 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
Corsair CMSO8GX3M1A1333C9 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Blu 2GB (2x1GB) 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: Kingston HyperX Blu 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). Kingston HyperX Blu 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Blu 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).