ADATA XPG Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
ADATA XPG Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL8ADATA XPG Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: ADATA XPG Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
ADATA XPG Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA XPG Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,000 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 ADATA XPG Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 better?
ADATA XPG Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: ADATA XPG Gaming 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).