Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL14Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46.
- Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL14).
- Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gear score | 46 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 better?
Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46. Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL14). Corsair XMS3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).