Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Gear score | 43 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $138 |
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 2000 CL9 or G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?
Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43. Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair XMS 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).