Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL15Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
- Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 12.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL15 |
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 Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL15 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).