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ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed32
Latency74
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.

  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 12.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
57Gear score57
DDR4TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL13CAS 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 Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 better?

ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13). Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 12.2 ns; speed and CL combined).