Avexir Core Series 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 vs Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
Avexir Core Series 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2800 CL12
4×2 GB · DDR3 · 2800 MHz · CL12Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Avexir Core Series 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2800 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 Core Series 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).
- Avexir Core Series 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Avexir Core Series 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2800 CL12
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Avexir Core Series 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 | Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 49 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×2 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,800 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL12 | 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 Avexir Core Series 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 or Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
Avexir Core Series 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2800 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 Core Series 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Avexir Core Series 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).