Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 vs Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

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 · Patriot

Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 39.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency90
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Speed: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
  • Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 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

Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
39Gear score39
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity6 GB
4×2 GBKit3×2 GB
1,333 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL8

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 Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?

Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 and Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 39 and 39. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (1,600 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).