Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Mushkin Silverline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Mushkin Silverline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Mushkin Silverline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Silverline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Silverline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Mushkin Silverline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 3×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL8 | 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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or Mushkin Silverline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?
Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Mushkin Silverline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Mushkin Silverline 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).