Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×1 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (4 GB vs 3 GB).
Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 3 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×1 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL8 | 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 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (4 GB vs 3 GB).