Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Klevv Urbane 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
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RAM · Klevv

Klevv Urbane 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2800 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Klevv Urbane 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Klevv Urbane 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).
  • Klevv Urbane 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 has lower true latency (8.6 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

Klevv Urbane 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Klevv Urbane 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12
49Gear score49
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×8 GBKit2×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,800 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL12

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 Klevv Urbane 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 better?

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Klevv Urbane 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Klevv Urbane 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Klevv Urbane 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2800 CL12 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).