Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 vs TeamGroup T-Force T1 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

RAM · Corsair

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

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed18
Latency80
Generation25
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Force T1 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed46
Latency65
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and TeamGroup T-Force T1 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 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 4 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Force T1 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).
  • Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force T1 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9TeamGroup T-Force T1 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
44Gear score44
DDR3TypeDDR4
12 GBTotal capacity4 GB
3×4 GBKit1×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL18

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 TeamGroup T-Force T1 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 and TeamGroup T-Force T1 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 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 4 GB). Speed: TeamGroup T-Force T1 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL18).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force T1 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).