Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Corsair XMS3 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Corsair XMS3 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
6×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Corsair XMS3 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Corsair XMS3 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | Corsair XMS3 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 4×2 GB | Kit | 6×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL7 | 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 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 or Corsair XMS3 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 better?
Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Corsair XMS3 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Corsair XMS3 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).