ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).