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ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 vs Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

RAM · ADATA

ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13

2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency74
Generation62
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency97
Generation25
Verdict

ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.

  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL13).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 12.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

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

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
48Gear score48
DDR4TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit2×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL13CAS latencyCL12

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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 or Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 better?

ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 and Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (CL12 vs CL13). Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 12.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).