Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 37.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9

1×1 GB · DDR3 · 1800 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 37.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed22
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 1 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (1,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

If you care most about total capacity.

Pick this

Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9
37Gear score37
DDR3TypeDDR3
6 GBTotal capacity1 GB
3×2 GBKit1×1 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,800 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9

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 CL9 or Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 better?

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 37. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 1 GB). Speed: Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (1,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX 1GB (1x1GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (1,800 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).