Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
1×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38.
- Speed: Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Gear score | 38 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?
Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38. Speed: Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).