Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 vs Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL8Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 and Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
- Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 | Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 or Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 and Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).