Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
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RAM · Mushkin

Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

3×8 GB · DDR3 · 1066 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity78
Speed12
Latency68
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.

  • Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (24 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
  • Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 13.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7
48Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity24 GB
2×4 GBKit3×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,066 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL7

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 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Total capacity: Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (24 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,066 MHz). CAS latency: Mushkin Proline 24GB (3x8GB) DDR3 1066 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,066 MHz).