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Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133

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
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RAM · Patriot

Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz
GEAR SCORE 31.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed32
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 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: Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
Pick this

Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133
31Gear score31
DDR3TypeDDR4
6 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×2 GBKit1×4 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL9CAS latency—

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 Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 better?

Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 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: Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Signature Line 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).