Apacer AS 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
Apacer AS 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
1×8 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
6×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL8Apacer AS 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.
- Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Apacer AS 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17).
- Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 has lower true latency (10.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Apacer AS 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Apacer AS 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Gear score | 47 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR3 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 12 GB |
| 1×8 GB | Kit | 6×2 GB |
| 2,400 MHz | Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| CL17 | CAS latency | CL8 |
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 Apacer AS 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 better?
Apacer AS 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47. Total capacity: Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Apacer AS 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Apacer AS 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).