Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 vs Mushkin Essentials 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15Mushkin Essentials 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Mushkin Essentials 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Essentials 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
- Mushkin Essentials 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Mushkin Essentials 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | Mushkin Essentials 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL15 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| ≈ $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 Mushkin Essentials 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?
Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 and Mushkin Essentials 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Essentials 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).