Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
- Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL15 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $38 |
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 1600 CL9 or G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 better?
Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Aegis 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).