Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2400 CL8
Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2400 CL8
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL8Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2400 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43.
- Total capacity: Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2400 CL8 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2400 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2400 CL8 has lower true latency (6.7 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2400 CL8
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2400 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Gear score | 43 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL8 |
| ≈ $100 | 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 CMV16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2400 CL8 better?
Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2400 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43. Total capacity: Corsair CMV16GX3M2A1333C9 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2400 CL8 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2400 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill PI Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2400 CL8 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).