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Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

3×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity25
Speed26
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed28
Latency87
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.

  • Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 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).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

If you care most about total capacity, speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
44Gear score44
DDR3TypeDDR3
6 GBTotal capacity8 GB
3×2 GBKit2×4 GB
2,000 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL8CAS latencyCL11

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 TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (8 GB vs 6 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 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: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).