Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

3×1 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 3 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
  • Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
36Gear score36
DDR3TypeDDR3
3 GBTotal capacity6 GB
3×1 GBKit3×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,333 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL7

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 G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?

Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 3 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).