Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL9 | 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 XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?
Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). G.Skill ECO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).