Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Corsair XMS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Corsair XMS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Corsair XMS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Total capacity: Corsair XMS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair XMS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 10.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Corsair XMS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | Corsair XMS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 2133 CL9 or Corsair XMS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Corsair XMS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: Corsair XMS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair XMS 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).