Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB).
- Speed: Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB). Speed: Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair XMS3 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).