Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 vs Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL8Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 and Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- Speed: Patriot Viper 3 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.
Patriot Viper 3 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 | Patriot Viper 3 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 Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 and Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: Patriot Viper 3 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: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).