Memory kits / Comparison

Avexir Blitz 1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 vs Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · Avexir

Avexir Blitz 1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2933 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
VS
RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
Verdict

Avexir Blitz 1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 and Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Avexir Blitz 1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 leads (2,933 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).
  • Avexir Blitz 1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 has lower true latency (8.2 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Avexir Blitz 1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Avexir Blitz 1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
49Gear score49
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit2×8 GB
2,933 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL12CAS 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 Avexir Blitz 1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 or Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

Avexir Blitz 1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 and Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Avexir Blitz 1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 leads (2,933 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Avexir Blitz 1.1 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2933 CL12 leads (2,933 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).