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Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 vs Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1800 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 40.0 / 100Average
Capacity25
Speed22
Latency90
Generation25
VS
RAM · Kingston

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed32
Latency62
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 39.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,800 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
  • Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15
40Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR4
6 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×2 GBKit1×4 GB
1,800 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL15
—Estimated price≈ $60

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 1800 CL9 or Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 better?

Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 and Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 40 and 39. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,800 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1800 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston ValueRAM 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL15 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,800 MHz).