Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 has lower true latency (10.3 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).