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AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

RAM · AMD

AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
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RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
42Gear score42
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit4×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL8
—Estimated price≈ $370

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 AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

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