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Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs G.Skill RipjawsX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity15
Speed18
Latency98
Generation25
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill RipjawsX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

1×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Capacity35
Speed18
Latency72
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and G.Skill RipjawsX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill RipjawsX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10).
  • Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill RipjawsX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10

If you care most about total capacity.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7G.Skill RipjawsX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
38Gear score38
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×2 GBKit1×8 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL10
—Estimated price≈ $50

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 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 or G.Skill RipjawsX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and G.Skill RipjawsX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38. Total capacity: G.Skill RipjawsX 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL10). Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).