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Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
VS
RAM · OCZ

OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed26
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 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: OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).
  • OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 10.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Pick this

OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10
39Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
4×2 GBKit2×2 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL10

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 OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 better?

Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 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: OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL10 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).