Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×1 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.
- Total capacity: Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 3 GB).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11).
- Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 3 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 3×1 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL8 |
| ≈ $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 Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 3 GB). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11). Kingston HyperX 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).