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Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 vs Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · Avexir

Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 3200 MHz · CL13
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
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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 Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 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 Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
  • Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 has lower true latency (8.1 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13

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 Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
49Gear score49
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit2×8 GB
3,200 MHzSpeed1,600 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 Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 or Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 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 Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Avexir Core 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 3200 CL13 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).