Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 vs Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed23
Latency92
Generation25
VS
RAM · Patriot

Patriot Viper 3 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 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44.

  • Speed: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11).
  • Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11
44Gear score44
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit2×4 GB
1,866 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL9CAS 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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 or Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 and Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 44. Speed: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL11). Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 10.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL11 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).