Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 vs Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL6Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL8).
- Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity.
Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 6 GB |
| 4×2 GB | Kit | 3×2 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL6 |
| ≈ $370 | Estimated price | — |
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 1600 CL8 or Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 better?
Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 and Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). CAS latency: Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL8). Mushkin Radioactive 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).