Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency98
Generation25
VS
RAM · Corsair

Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency98
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
38Gear score38
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×2 GBKit1×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL7CAS 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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

Scan my PCSee the leaderboard →

FAQ

Is Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 or Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?

Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38.

Similar comparisons

Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Samsung M393B1G70QH0-CMA08 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Samsung M393B1G70QH0-CMA08 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs G.Skill Ares 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10