Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Kingston HyperX 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Kingston HyperX 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
6×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL9Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Kingston HyperX 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | Kingston HyperX 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 6×2 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL9 |
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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Kingston HyperX 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Kingston HyperX 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: Kingston HyperX 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL9 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).