Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL8G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33.
- Total capacity: Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
- G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 | G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Gear score | 33 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 or G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?
Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33. Total capacity: Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8). G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 12.0 ns; speed and CL combined).