Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 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 · Patriot

Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 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 Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 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 CL8Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
47Gear score47
DDR3TypeDDR3
12 GBTotal capacity12 GB
6×2 GBKit3×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL8
—Estimated price≈ $354

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 Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.