Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL8Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) 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 4 GB).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Gear score | 31 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL9 | 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 CL9 or Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 better?
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) 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 4 GB). CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9). Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL8 has lower true latency (12.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).