Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.
- Total capacity: Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL10 |
| ≈ $106 | 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 CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 or G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).