Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
6×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
- Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Gear score | 47 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 6×2 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?
Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10). Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).