Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Kingston Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Kingston Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2133 MHz · CL13Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13).
- Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 12.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
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Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | Kingston Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×8 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,133 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 2133 CL9 or Kingston Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Kingston Impact 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2133 CL13 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL13). Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 12.2 ns; speed and CL combined).