Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
1×16 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.
- Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
- Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 10.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
If you care most about speed, true latency.
Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 | Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 1×16 GB |
| 2,133 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL9 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?
Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Proline 16GB (1x16GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).