Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 3×2 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 XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix Elite 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).