Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 32.
- Speed: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
- CAS latency: Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about speed.
Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Gear score | 32 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,066 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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 32. Speed: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). Kingston Value 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 has lower true latency (13.1 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (1,333 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).