Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs G.Skill PI 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8G.Skill PI 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL6Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill PI 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- CAS latency: G.Skill PI 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL8).
- G.Skill PI 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity.
G.Skill PI 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | G.Skill PI 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL6 |
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 CL8 or G.Skill PI 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 better?
Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and G.Skill PI 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: G.Skill PI 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL8). G.Skill PI 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).