Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL8G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
4×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
- Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 8.8 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
If you care most about speed, true latency.
G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 | G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 6 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 3×2 GB | Kit | 4×2 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL8 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL8).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).