Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
1×1 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.
- Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 1 GB).
- Speed: Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
- Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 1 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 1×1 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL7 | 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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 1 GB). Speed: Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Crucial Ballistix 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).