Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL10Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46.
- Speed: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
- Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gear score | 46 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 2,133 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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 or G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 better?
Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46. Speed: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10). Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 9.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL10 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).