Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Mushkin Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

6×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Mushkin Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8Mushkin Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
47Gear score47
DDR3TypeDDR3
12 GBTotal capacity12 GB
6×2 GBKit3×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL8

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 Mushkin Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Mushkin Ridgeback 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.

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