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Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs G.Skill RipjawsX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

3×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed26
Latency97
Generation25
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill RipjawsX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed23
Latency84
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and G.Skill RipjawsX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill RipjawsX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).
  • Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9

If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill RipjawsX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9G.Skill RipjawsX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
51Gear score51
DDR3TypeDDR3
12 GBTotal capacity16 GB
3×4 GBKit2×8 GB
2,000 MHzSpeed1,866 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL10
—Estimated price≈ $114

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 2000 CL9 or G.Skill RipjawsX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and G.Skill RipjawsX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: G.Skill RipjawsX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 12 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL10).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).