Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 vs G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7
4×4 GB · DDR3 · 1333 MHz · CL7Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 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 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL12).
- Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 has lower true latency (9.0 ns vs 10.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12
If you care most about speed, true latency.
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 2666 CL12 | G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 4×4 GB |
| 2,666 MHz | Speed | 1,333 MHz |
| CL12 | CAS latency | CL7 |
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 2666 CL12 or G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 better?
Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 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 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1333 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL12).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 1,333 MHz).