Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 32.
- Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Gear score | 32 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 32. Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).