Memory kits / Comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

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
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed40
Latency66
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.

  • Speed: TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 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 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16
48Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit1×8 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL16
—Estimated price≈ $140

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 TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 better?

Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Speed: TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 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 13.3 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Elite 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL16 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).