Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs OCZ Reaper X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

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 · OCZ

OCZ Reaper X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and OCZ Reaper X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.

  • Total capacity: OCZ Reaper X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (4 GB vs 3 GB).
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OCZ Reaper X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8OCZ Reaper X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
36Gear score36
DDR3TypeDDR3
3 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×1 GBKit2×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL8

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 OCZ Reaper X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and OCZ Reaper X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: OCZ Reaper X 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (4 GB vs 3 GB).