Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 vs Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL9Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL14Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46.
- Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL14).
- Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9
If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.
Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 | Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gear score | 46 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,000 MHz | Speed | 2,133 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL14 |
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 Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 and Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 46. Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL14). Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2000 CL9 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Patriot Viper Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL14 leads (2,133 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).