Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 vs Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12
Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL9Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL12Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).
- Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 has lower true latency (11.3 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 | Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Gear score | 43 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,333 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL12 |
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 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 or Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 43. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2133 CL12 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).