Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 vs G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL8G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11).
- Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
If you care most about total capacity, speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 | G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL11 |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL11).
Which one is faster?
Speed: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).