Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?
Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). Corsair Dominator 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Savage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).