Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL8Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46.
- Speed: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 9.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed.
G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gear score | 46 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 4×2 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 1,866 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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 better?
Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46. Speed: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9). G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL8 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 9.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).