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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 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 · Corsair

Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.

  • CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9).
  • Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 8.4 ns; speed and CL combined).
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Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8
48Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit2×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL8
—Estimated price≈ $238

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 Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 or Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL9). Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL8 has lower true latency (7.5 ns vs 8.4 ns; speed and CL combined).