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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

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 · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity65
Speed12
Latency86
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.

  • Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 10.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about speed, true latency.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
48Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×4 GBKit4×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed1,333 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 Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 or G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Total capacity: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL9).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (2,133 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).