Memory kits / Comparison

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 vs Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
VS
RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
  • ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 has lower true latency (8.3 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
49Gear score49
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit2×8 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL10CAS latencyCL9

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 2400 CL10 or Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 and Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: ADATA XPG Gaming Series v2.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL10 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).