Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7
Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2200 MHz · CL7Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Speed: Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,200 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL16).
- G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 has lower true latency (6.4 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 | G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 2,200 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL7 |
| ≈ $42 | Estimated price | — |
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 CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 or G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 better?
Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Speed: Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,200 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL16). G.Skill PIS 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2200 CL7 has lower true latency (6.4 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,200 MHz).