Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57.
- Speed: PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).
- Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Gear score | 57 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 4×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL12 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $258 |
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 PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 57. Speed: PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12). Corsair Dominator GT 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: PNY Anarchy X 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).