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Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed28
Latency87
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.

  • Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
  • Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
53Gear score53
DDR3TypeDDR3
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
4×4 GBKit4×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL11

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 (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?

Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).