Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×1 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.
- Total capacity: PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (4 GB vs 3 GB).
- Speed: PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
- Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 36 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 3 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×1 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL10 |
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 PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Total capacity: PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (4 GB vs 3 GB). Speed: PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 3GB (3x1GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
Which one is faster?
Speed: PNY Anarchy 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).