Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
VS
RAM · OCZ

OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed26
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 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).
  • Speed: OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10
39Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR3
6 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×2 GBKit2×2 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL10

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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 or OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 better?

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 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). Speed: OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).