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Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL8

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 Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL8

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 8.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
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G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL8

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL8
42Gear score42
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×2 GBKit2×2 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL8

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 X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9). G.Skill Ripjaws X Plus Turbulence II 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 8.4 ns; speed and CL combined).