Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Mushkin Ridgeback 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Mushkin Ridgeback 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL6Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Mushkin Ridgeback 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Ridgeback 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Ridgeback 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL7).
- Mushkin Ridgeback 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 10.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about total capacity.
Mushkin Ridgeback 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | Mushkin Ridgeback 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gear score | 39 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 4×2 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL7 | CAS latency | CL6 |
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 Mushkin Ridgeback 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 better?
Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Mushkin Ridgeback 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Mushkin Ridgeback 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Ridgeback 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL7).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Ridgeback 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).