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Corsair XMS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

RAM · Corsair

Corsair XMS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8

Average

Capacity35

Speed18

Latency90

Generation25

RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8

Average

Capacity35

Speed18

Latency90

Generation25

Verdict

Corsair XMS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair XMS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8		G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
42	Gear score	42
DDR3	Type	DDR3
8 GB	Total capacity	8 GB
2×4 GB	Kit	2×4 GB
1,600 MHz	Speed	1,600 MHz
CL8	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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

Corsair XMS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

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