Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Mac Memory 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 vs Mushkin 976643A 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 · Mushkin

Mushkin 976643A 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 Mushkin 976643A 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 CL7Mushkin 976643A 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≈ $64

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 Mushkin 976643A 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?

Corsair Mac Memory 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 and Mushkin 976643A 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 29.

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair Mac Memory 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 ≈ $44, Mushkin 976643A 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 ≈ $64. Current prices vary by store.