Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
- Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL13 |
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 Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Total capacity: Mushkin Essentials 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (32 GB vs 16 GB). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13). Corsair Dominator 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).