Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL15Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
- G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 has lower true latency (10.7 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 better?
Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (32 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Trident Z 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL15 leads (2,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).