Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38.
- Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about speed.
OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Gear score | 38 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 2×2 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 1866 CL9 or OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 38. Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). OCZ Platinum XTE 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).