Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
3×1 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33.
- Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (4 GB vs 3 GB).
- Speed: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Gear score | 33 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 3 GB |
| 1×4 GB | Kit | 3×1 GB |
| 1,600 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 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?
Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 34 and 33. Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (4 GB vs 3 GB). Speed: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).