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Apacer AU 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 vs Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

RAM · Apacer

Apacer AU 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

1×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed40
Latency61
Generation62
VS
RAM · Corsair

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

2×2 GB · DDR3 · 2000 MHz · CL8
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Capacity15
Speed26
Latency100
Generation25
Verdict

Apacer AU 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41.

  • Speed: Apacer AU 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).
  • CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17).
  • Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

Apacer AU 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17

If you care most about speed.

Pick this

Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apacer AU 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8
41Gear score41
DDR4TypeDDR3
4 GBTotal capacity4 GB
1×4 GBKit2×2 GB
2,400 MHzSpeed2,000 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL8

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 AU 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 or Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 better?

Apacer AU 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 and Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 41 and 41. Speed: Apacer AU 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 leads (CL8 vs CL17). Corsair Dominator GT 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 2000 CL8 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).

Which one is faster?

Speed: Apacer AU 4GB (1x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 2,000 MHz).