Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair CMSO8GX3M1C1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMSO8GX3M1C1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 40.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 40.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed26
Latency97
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair CMSO8GX3M1C1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 40.

  • Total capacity: Corsair CMSO8GX3M1C1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair CMSO8GX3M1C1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMSO8GX3M1C1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
40Gear score40
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×8 GBKit2×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9
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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 CMSO8GX3M1C1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?

Corsair CMSO8GX3M1C1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 40. Total capacity: Corsair CMSO8GX3M1C1600C11 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).