Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666

RAM · Corsair

Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 37.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
VS
RAM · Silicon Power

Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz
GEAR SCORE 37.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed46
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37.

  • Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
Pick this

Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666
37Gear score37
DDR3TypeDDR4
6 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×2 GBKit1×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,666 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 1600 CL9 or Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 better?

Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37. Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).