Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33.
- Total capacity: Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Gear score | 33 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL7 |
| ≈ $78 | 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 CMV8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?
Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33. Total capacity: Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1333C9 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). G.Skill Ripjaws X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).