AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Total capacity: AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 better?
AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: AMD Performance Edition 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).