Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11
Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11
1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL11Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Total capacity: Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
- Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 16.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×2 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL11 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $78 |
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 Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 better?
Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Crucial CT16G3ERVLD4160B 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL11 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11). Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 has lower true latency (10.5 ns vs 16.5 ns; speed and CL combined).