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Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 vs G.Skill Ripjaws Z 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2666 MHz · CL12
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency97
Generation25
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

4×2 GB · DDR3 · 2133 MHz · CL9
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed28
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.

  • Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).
  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws Z 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.0 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws Z 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12G.Skill Ripjaws Z 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9
48Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR3
8 GBTotal capacity8 GB
2×4 GBKit4×2 GB
2,666 MHzSpeed2,133 MHz
CL12CAS latencyCL9

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 Z 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 better?

Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 and G.Skill Ripjaws Z 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 leads (CL9 vs CL12). G.Skill Ripjaws Z 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 2133 CL9 has lower true latency (8.4 ns vs 9.0 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2666 CL12 leads (2,666 MHz vs 2,133 MHz).