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Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
53Gear score53
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit4×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9

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 1866 CL9 or G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?

Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ares 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.

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