Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 vs Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.
- Total capacity: Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
- Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL11 | CAS latency | CL7 |
| ≈ $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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?
Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 and Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1600C11 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).