Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL6Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Speed: Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL15).
- G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL6 |
| ≈ $38 | 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 CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 or G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 better?
Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Speed: Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL15). G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).