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Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400

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
VS
RAM · Silicon Power

Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

  • Total capacity: Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
Pick this

Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400
42Gear score42
DDR3TypeDDR4
4 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×2 GBKit1×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL9CAS latency—

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 Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Total capacity: Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Silicon Power XPOWER 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).