Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×1 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 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: Kingston HyperX 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).
Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 3 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 3×1 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?
Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 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: Kingston HyperX 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).