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Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9

Average

Capacity50

Speed18

Latency80

Generation25

RAM · Kingston

Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9

Average

Capacity50

Speed18

Latency80

Generation25

Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9		Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
44	Gear score	44
DDR3	Type	DDR3
12 GB	Total capacity	12 GB
3×4 GB	Kit	3×4 GB
1,600 MHz	Speed	1,600 MHz
CL9	CAS latency	CL9

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 GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 or Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.

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