Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
4×8 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.
- Speed: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
- Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Gear score | 61 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 32 GB | Total capacity | 32 GB |
| 4×8 GB | Kit | 4×8 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL11 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $254 |
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 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Speed: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). Corsair Dominator GT 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ares 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).