Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12
Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL12Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 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: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).
Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 49 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL12 |
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 Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 better?
Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 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: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).