Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
- Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Gear score | 42 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 4 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×2 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL16 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $34 |
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 Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16). Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).