Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 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).
- Speed: Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
- Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 has lower true latency (13.5 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Gear score | 31 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL13 |
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 Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 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). Speed: Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Proline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).