Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL8G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL18Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL18).
- Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 13.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 | G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 2,666 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL18 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $42 |
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 G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (6 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL18).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL18 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).