Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL8Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
- Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 8.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Gear score | 41 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,000 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 or Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 better?
Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).