Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9

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 · Kingston

Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2250 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed30
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

  • Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 leads (2,250 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 8.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9
42Gear score42
DDR3TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×2 GBKit2×2 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,250 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL9

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 Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 leads (2,250 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 8.4 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Kingston HyperX T1 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2250 CL9 leads (2,250 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).