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Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs G.Skill F3-10666CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

RAM · Corsair

Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 31.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed12
Latency65
Generation25
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill F3-10666CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

2×1 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 31.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed12
Latency75
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill F3-10666CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 31.

  • Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 2 GB).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill F3-10666CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
  • G.Skill F3-10666CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

G.Skill F3-10666CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9G.Skill F3-10666CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
31Gear score31
DDR3TypeDDR3
6 GBTotal capacity2 GB
3×2 GBKit2×1 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL8

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 CL9 or G.Skill F3-10666CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 better?

Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and G.Skill F3-10666CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 31. Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 2 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill F3-10666CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9). G.Skill F3-10666CL8D-2GBHK 2GB (2x1GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).