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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 vs TeamGroup T-Force Dark 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

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
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup T-Force Dark 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2666 MHz · CL15
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed46
Latency80
Generation62
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and TeamGroup T-Force Dark 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.

  • Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Dark 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).
  • Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 11.3 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

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

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup T-Force Dark 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9TeamGroup T-Force Dark 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15
48Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR4
8 GBTotal capacity4 GB
2×4 GBKit1×4 GB
2,133 MHzSpeed2,666 MHz
CL9CAS latencyCL15

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 TeamGroup T-Force Dark 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 and TeamGroup T-Force Dark 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (8 GB vs 4 GB). Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Dark 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL15).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup T-Force Dark 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2666 CL15 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).