Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20
Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 3200 MHz · CL20Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 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: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL20).
- Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Gear score | 56 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 3,200 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL20 |
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 Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 better?
Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 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: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL20).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston HyperX Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 3200 CL20 leads (3,200 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).