Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 35.
- Total capacity: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 35 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,066 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL7 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $54 |
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 G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 35. Total capacity: G.Skill FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).