Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Mushkin 977136A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9Mushkin 977136A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1866 MHz · CL13Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Mushkin 977136A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46.
- Total capacity: Mushkin 977136A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
- Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.9 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin 977136A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | Mushkin 977136A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gear score | 46 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 1,866 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL13 |
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 2000 CL9 or Mushkin 977136A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Mushkin 977136A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46. Total capacity: Mushkin 977136A 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1866 CL13 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (2,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz).