Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Mac Memory 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs G.Skill F3-8500CL7D-4GBSQ 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Mac Memory 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 29.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill F3-8500CL7D-4GBSQ 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 29.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Mac Memory 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and G.Skill F3-8500CL7D-4GBSQ 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 29.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Mac Memory 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7G.Skill F3-8500CL7D-4GBSQ 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
29Gear score29
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit2×2 GB
1,066 MHzSpeed1,066 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL7
≈ $44Estimated 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 Mac Memory 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 or G.Skill F3-8500CL7D-4GBSQ 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?

Corsair Mac Memory 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and G.Skill F3-8500CL7D-4GBSQ 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 29.