Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL16).
- G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 | G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL10 |
| ≈ $42 | Estimated price | ≈ $66 |
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 Ripjaws X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Corsair CMSX4GX4M1A2400C16 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 ≈ $42, G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 ≈ $66. Current prices vary by store.