Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB).
- Speed: Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,000 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 2000 CL9 or Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB). Speed: Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).