Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL14Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL14).
- Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 11.7 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL14).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston Impact 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL14 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).