Memory kits / Comparison

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
VS
RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity25
Speed26
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 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 Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 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 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

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 Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
44Gear score44
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity6 GB
2×4 GBKit3×2 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL8

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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 better?

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 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 Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 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 1,866 MHz).