Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).
- Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Gear score | 38 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL7 | 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 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 or Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?
Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Black 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10). Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).