Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 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: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL9 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $144 |
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 Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 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: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).