Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Lexar CT2KIT51264BF160B 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×1 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Lexar CT2KIT51264BF160B 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL11Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Lexar CT2KIT51264BF160B 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.
- Total capacity: Lexar CT2KIT51264BF160B 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 3 GB).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11).
- Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Lexar CT2KIT51264BF160B 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Lexar CT2KIT51264BF160B 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 3 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×1 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 Lexar CT2KIT51264BF160B 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 better?
Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Lexar CT2KIT51264BF160B 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: Lexar CT2KIT51264BF160B 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 3 GB). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11). Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.8 ns; speed and CL combined).