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Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6

RAM · Corsair

Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency64
Generation25
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RAM · GeIL

GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL6
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency97
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 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: Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL11).
  • GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Pick this

GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6
36Gear score36
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×4 GBKit2×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL11CAS latencyCL6
≈ $106Estimated 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 GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 better?

Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 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: Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: GeIL Evo Two 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).