Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL6
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity25
Speed18
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL9).
  • G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 8.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6
42Gear score42
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity6 GB
2×2 GBKit3×2 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,600 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL6

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 G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill PI 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL6 leads (CL6 vs CL9).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).