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ADATA XPG V1.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 vs Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG V1.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
VS
RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed26
Latency97
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA XPG V1.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

  • Total capacity: ADATA XPG V1.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
  • Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

ADATA XPG V1.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG V1.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
51Gear score51
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity12 GB
2×8 GBKit3×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,000 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 V1.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 or Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 better?

ADATA XPG V1.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 and Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: ADATA XPG V1.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).