Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
3×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL10Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 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).
Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 51 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 12 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 3×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL10 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $52 |
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 Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (3x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 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).