Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 49 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?
Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). G.Skill Trident Plus Turbulence II 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).