Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL16Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
- Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 11.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 4 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×4 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL16 |
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 Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL16).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin Blackline 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2800 CL16 leads (2,800 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).