Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
1×8 GB · DDR5 · 4800 MHz · CL38Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL38).
- Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 15.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 | |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Gear score | 57 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR5 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 4,800 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL38 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $120 |
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 2133 CL9 or Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL38).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Kingston FURY Beast 8GB (1x8GB) DDR5 4800 CL38 leads (4,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).