Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
6×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 12 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Gear score | 47 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 24 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 6×4 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 24GB (6x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (24 GB vs 12 GB). Speed: Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Blackline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).