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Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9

Average

Capacity65

Speed18

Latency80

Generation25

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9

Average

Capacity65

Speed18

Latency80

Generation25

Verdict

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9		Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
49	Gear score	49
DDR3	Type	DDR3
16 GB	Total capacity	16 GB
2×8 GB	Kit	2×8 GB
1,600 MHz	Speed	1,600 MHz
CL9	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 Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.

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