Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.
- Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.6 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9
If you care most about speed.
Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 | Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Gear score | 44 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,866 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL9 | 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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (1,866 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9). Mushkin Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.6 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).