Corsair XMS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Corsair XMS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Corsair XMS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: Corsair XMS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 XMS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Corsair XMS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: Corsair XMS 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).