Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
8×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
1×16 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54.
- Total capacity: Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB).
- Speed: Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
- Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Gear score | 54 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 64 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 8×8 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL15 |
| ≈ $680 | Estimated price | ≈ $66 |
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 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?
Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 54. Total capacity: Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (64 GB vs 16 GB). Speed: Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Corsair XMS 64GB (8x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 ≈ $680, Crucial CT16G4RFD4213 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 ≈ $66. Current prices vary by store.